Behavior therapists can help people to overcome such unwanted habits as smoking or overeating through _____________________?
Correct answer: A. operant conditioning
- A. operant conditioning
- B. observational learning
- C. place learning
- D. habituation
Explanation
Operant conditioning changes habits by arranging consequences, such as reinforcement for healthy behavior or penalties for smoking and overeating. Observational learning involves copying others, while habituation is merely reduced responding after repeated exposure.
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