Systematic desensitization involves replacing a negative response with a positive response,whereas ________ involves replacing a positive response with a negative response.

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Aversive conditioning involves pairing an unpleasant stimulus with a behavior in order to decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future. This can involve replacing a positive response (such as enjoyment of a certain behavior) with a negative response (such as nausea or shock) in order to create an aversion to that behavior.

Systematic Desensitization Involves Replacing a Negative Response with a Positive