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

Aversion therapy pairs an unwanted behavior with an unpleasant or negative response, making the behavior less appealing and less likely to occur. For example, a person might receive an unpleasant taste when engaging in a habit they want to stop. The other choices use different methods: systematic desensitization reduces anxiety gradually, while cognitive and rational-emotive therapies focus on changing thought patterns.

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