The practice of associating negative responses with a behavior that is problematic or undesirable is known as

a.

aversion therapy

b.

systematic desensitization

c.

cognitive therapy

d.

rational-emotive behavior therapy

The practice of associating negative responses with a behavior that is problematic or undesirable is known as aversion therapy. Correct A

In this type of psychotherapy the unpleasant feelings or sensations becomes associated with that behavior, and the behavior will decrease in frequency or stop altogethe r. The goal of aversion therapy is to decrease or eliminate undesirable behaviors and to to help people to overcome these habits or behavior.