To help Janet overcome her nearly irresistible craving for chocolate, a therapist provides her with a supply of chocolate candies that contain solidified droplets of a harmless but very bitter-tasting substance. This approach to treatment best illustrates

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This scenario describes aversive conditioning, which involves pairing an undesirable, aversive stimulus (the bitter-tasting substance in the chocolate) with a behavior or substance that a person is trying to avoid (chocolate in this case). By experiencing the unpleasant taste associated with the chocolate, Janet may be less likely to crave it in the future.

To Help Janet Overcome Her Nearly Irresistible Craving for Chocolate