A behavior modification procedure that assists an individual in suppressing upsetting mental images and internal "talk" is called

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The described procedure is thought-stopping, which involves learning to interrupt or stop negative or distressing thoughts or mental images. Desensitization involves gradually exposing an individual to a feared stimulus in a controlled and therapeutic manner. Covert sensitization is a type of aversive conditioning where a person imagines unpleasant consequences of their unwanted behavior. Operant suppression involves using punishment to decrease the frequency of a behavior.

A Behavior Modification Procedure That Assists an Individual in Suppressing