Rodney is an alcoholic and has been taken to his doctor as part of an intervention program.The doctor puts Rodney on a medication called Antabuse,which causes a nauseous and painful reaction when alcohol is consumed.Rodney doesn't believe this and continues to consume alcohol,only to get violently sick every time he does.Pretty soon,the sight of alcohol makes him feel queasy.What type of conditioning is being used to help treat Rodney's alcoholism?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Rodney is experiencing conditioned taste aversion, which is a form of classical conditioning. The medication (Antabuse) is paired with the consumption of alcohol, which creates an unpleasant reaction. Over time, Rodney associates the taste of alcohol with the unpleasant reaction, which results in him feeling queasy at the sight of alcohol.

Rodney Is an Alcoholic and Has Been Taken to His