Systematic desensitization involves replacing a negative response with a positive response,whereas ________ involves replacing a positive response with a negative response.

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Aversive conditioning involves associating an unpleasant stimulus with a behavior or response in order to decrease the frequency or likelihood of that behavior or response occurring in the future. This is the opposite of systematic desensitization, which is a form of classical conditioning that involves replacing an unwanted response (such as anxiety) with a more desirable response (such as relaxation). Transference and behavior modification are not directly related to the specific process of replacing a positive response with a negative response. Operant conditioning could potentially involve replacing a positive response with a negative one, but this is not the primary focus or definition of the concept.

Systematic Desensitization Involves Replacing a Negative Response with a Positive