Thomson is a chain smoker. In an attempt to help Thomson quit smoking, his therapist demonstrates to him how a person can lead a healthy life after giving up cigarettes. This method is an example of

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The therapist is demonstrating a behavior (leading a healthy life without smoking) for Thomson to model after, which is participant modeling. This is a commonly used technique in therapy for individuals with addictions or other problem behaviors. Classical conditioning involves pairing a neutral stimulus with a meaningful stimulus to produce a response (such as Pavlov's dogs and the sound of a bell). Negative reinforcement involves removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. Token economy involves using a system of rewards (tokens) to reinforce desired behaviors. None of these options accurately describe the therapist's approach to helping Thomson quit smoking.

Thomson Is a Chain Smoker