In aversion therapy, a form of classical conditioning, _____ compete(s) with the pleasurable associations someone experiences when he or she engages in a maladaptive behavior, like drinking or smoking.

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Aversion therapy aims to create negative associations with the maladaptive behavior, which will compete with the pleasurable associations that the individual experiences from engaging in the behavior. Positive punishment and negative punishment are not used in aversion therapy, and while parasympathetic arousal may be involved in the physiological response, it is not the primary mechanism of the treatment.

In Aversion Therapy, a Form of Classical Conditioning, _____ Compete(s)