Name the technique that reduces the frequency of maladaptive behavior by associating it with aversive stimuli.

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The technique described in the question is aversion therapy. Aversion therapy is a type of behavioral therapy that associates a maladaptive behavior with an unpleasant or aversive stimulus in order to reduce the frequency of that behavior. Gay conversion therapy is not a valid therapeutic technique and is not supported by the scientific community.

Name the Technique That Reduces the Frequency of Maladaptive Behavior