Jacob is attempting to control his overeating through a technique in which he will write down several disgusting scenes on index cards that would make him uncomfortable enough not to overeat.For example, on one card, he writes that the chocolate cake smells like manure.He will then picture these disgusting scenes several times a day to control his overeating.This technique is called

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This technique is specifically called covert sensitization, which is a type of aversion therapy where an individual imagines an unpleasant scene while engaging in an undesirable behavior, such as overeating. The goal is to associate negative feelings with the behavior, leading to a reduction or elimination of the behavior. Option A (thought stopping) involves interrupting or redirecting intrusive thoughts, Option B (avoidance therapy) involves avoiding triggers for a particular behavior, and Option C (imagery rehearsal) involves practicing mentally rehearsing desired behaviors.

Jacob Is Attempting to Control His Overeating Through a Technique