What is the goal of aversion therapy?
To cause people to develop an intense dislike (aversion) of a particular stimulus)
What does an antabuse drug do?
Produces intense nausea
How does aversion therapy work?
An aversive stimulus is paired with the behaviour they’re being treated for
What type of conditioning does aversion therapy use?
Classical Conditioning
What is covert desensitisation?
Where the aversive stimulus is replaced with the patient’s imagination
What is a modern addition to covert desentisation?
Virtual/Augmented Reality technology
Name two ethical issues with traditional aversion therapy
Risk of (psychological) harm and patient-therapist power imbalance