One step used in behavior therapy for treating pedophiles and rapists involves ____.

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The extinction of sexual responses to deviant stimuli is a commonly used technique in behavior therapy for treating pedophiles and rapists. This involves gradually presenting the individual with sexually arousing stimuli associated with their deviant behavior, while simultaneously teaching them to associate such stimuli with negative consequences (such as mild electric shocks). Over time, this leads to a reduction or elimination of the individual's sexual attraction towards deviant stimuli. Techniques for relaxation and identifying underlying needs are also employed, but they are not specific to behavior therapy for pedophiles and rapists. Our cultural bias towards strong and independent men is not relevant to this therapeutic approach.

One Step Used in Behavior Therapy for Treating Pedophiles and Rapists