AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A procedure that trains people to make new responses to stimuli that currently trigger unwanted responses is called
A
rTMS.
B
Transference.
C
Counterconditioning.
D
Unconditional positive regard.
E
Aversive conditioning
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A procedure that trains people to make new responses to stimuli that currently trigger unwanted responses is called. counterconditioning. Psychological disorders that can be overcome with techniques such as counterconditioning are most likely to be treated with. psychotherapy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Counterconditioning refers both to the technique and putative process by which behavior is modified through a new association with a stimulus of an opposite valence.

Detailed explanation-3: -Two counterconditioning techniques are aversive conditioning and exposure therapy. Aversive conditioning uses an unpleasant stimulus to stop an undesirable behavior.

Detailed explanation-4: -This is a technique used by psychologists to help individuals overcome fears or phobias by exposing a person to something they’re afraid of. The therapist would help the patient learn coping mechanisms or relaxation techniques to deal with fear.

Detailed explanation-5: -Counter-conditioning means changing the pet’s emotional response, feelings or attitude toward a stimulus. For example, the dog that lunges at the window when a delivery person walks by is displaying an emotional response of fear or anxiety.

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