In order to overcome her addiction to hamburgers, Sheila imagines that the meat contains ground cockroaches. Which of the following therapeutic techniques does Sheila employ?
A) Flooding
B) Covert sensitization
C) Desensitization
D) Contact desensitization

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Covert sensitization is a cognitive-behavioral technique where an individual uses unpleasant imagery to reduce the occurrence of an undesired behavior, in this case, Sheila imagines eating cockroaches to curb her hamburger addiction.

In Order to Overcome Her Addiction to Hamburgers, Sheila Imagines