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GATE 2023 XH5 (Psychology) – Question 57

Clinical Psychology and Organizational Behavior · Psychotherapies: Psychodynamic, phenomenological/experiential, behaviour, cognitive, rational emotive behavior therapy, meditation, biological therapy · 2 marks · Multiple select

Which of the following therapies is/are based on classical conditioning?

  1. Systematic desensitization
  2. Aversion therapy
  3. Cognitive behaviour therapy
  4. Rational emotive behaviour therapy

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Correct answer: (A) Systematic desensitization; (B) Aversion therapy

Explanation

Systematic desensitisation (counterconditioning of fear) and aversion therapy (pairing a behaviour with an unpleasant stimulus) both use classical conditioning. CBT and REBT work on thoughts.