Tim, who suffers from alcoholism, is prescribed disulfiram by his doctor to help halt his alcohol consumption. Disulfiram works by causing unpleasant physiological effects when even small amounts of alcohol are consumed. This type of treatment is best described as
A) counterconditioning.
B) flooding.
C) systematic desensitization.
D) inhibition.

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Disulfiram works by creating a negative association with alcohol consumption through unpleasant physiological effects, which is a form of counterconditioning. This method aims to replace a positive response to a stimulus (alcohol) with a negative response, thereby discouraging the behavior.

Tim, Who Suffers from Alcoholism, Is Prescribed Disulfiram by His