Question

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

• A. Systematic desensitization
• B. Aversion therapy
• C. Cognitive behaviour therapy
• D. Rational emotive behaviour therapy

Hint:

Associate “classical conditioning” with pairing/association methods: desensitization and aversion are the classic pairings.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A, B

Step 1: What uses classical conditioning?
- Systematic desensitization pairs the conditioned stimulus (feared cue) with relaxation (\Rightarrow\ counterconditioning).
- Aversion therapy pairs an unwanted response/cue with an aversive unconditioned stimulus to reduce its attraction.

Step 2: What does not?
- CBT (C) and REBT (D) are primarily cognitive/behavioural and rational–disputational approaches, not classical-conditioning procedures.
Final Answer: (A) and (B).