Mrs.Laiti is a compulsive gambler.To reduce her attraction to this self-defeating activity,a behavior therapist would most likely use

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An aversive conditioning technique could be used to reduce Mrs. Laiti's attraction to gambling by pairing the behavior with an unpleasant stimulus, such as a loud noise or a mild electric shock. This form of classical conditioning could help her associate gambling with negative consequences and reduce her desire to engage in the behavior. The other options (stress inoculation training, systematic desensitization, and a token economy) are more appropriate for addressing anxiety or phobias, rather than compulsive behaviors.

MrsLaiti Is a Compulsive Gambler