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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Aversive conditioning involves pairing an unpleasant stimulus with a behavior in order to decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future. In this case, the therapist may use an unpleasant stimulus (such as an electric shock) paired with the act of gambling in order to discourage Mrs. Laiti from engaging in the behavior.

MrsLaiti Is a Compulsive Gambler