George is a child molester. In therapy, George is shown pictures of children, and every time he begins to evidence physiological arousal, he is administered a shock. What technique is being used?

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Aversion therapy is a technique that uses punishment or unpleasant stimuli to eliminate unwanted behavior. In this case, administering a shock whenever George shows physiological arousal to pictures of children is meant to create a negative association with the behavior and reduce his likelihood of engaging in it again.

George Is a Child Molester