Which of the following scientifically unsupported treatment approaches should be avoided?

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Facilitated communication is a scientifically unsupported treatment approach that should be avoided. It is a technique in which a facilitator supports the arm or hand of a person with communication difficulties to help them type out their thoughts on a keyboard or other device. However, numerous studies have shown that the facilitator, rather than the person with communication difficulties, is actually controlling the typing. This can lead to false or misleading communication and inappropriate treatment recommendations. The other options (stress inoculation training, virtual reality exposure therapy, and aversive conditioning) are evidence-based treatments that have been shown to be effective for certain conditions.

Which of the Following Scientifically Unsupported Treatment Approaches Should Be