Every time Leo opens his cigarette case or uses his lighter, he gets a painful electric shock. Leo's friends and family have been asked not to give him any cigarettes or light any cigarettes for him, so he must use his own lighter if he wants to smoke. Eventually, Leo loses his desire to smoke, thanks to __________.

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Leo is experiencing an aversive conditioning where the unpleasant electric shock he receives every time he opens the cigarette case or uses a lighter has become associated with smoking. This has caused him to lose his desire to smoke.

Every Time Leo Opens His Cigarette Case or Uses His