Lesson 3.2.4.8.1
3.2.4.8.1 Aversion therapy Quiz: AQA Psychology, Unit 8
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The 20 questions
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What does aversion therapy pair with an unwanted behaviour?
- Pleasant stimulus
- Unpleasant stimulus
- Neutral stimulus
- Positive reinforcer
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What type of drug is typically paired with alcohol in aversion therapy?
- Sedative
- Antidepressant
- Emetic drug
- Painkiller
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What is the main aim of aversion therapy?
- Eliminate unwanted behaviour
- Identify deep thoughts
- Teach social skills
- Increase positive habits
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Which learning process forms the foundation of aversion therapy?
- Operant conditioning
- Cognitive restructuring
- Social learning theory
- Classical conditioning
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Which ethical issue is most associated with aversion therapy?
- Deception
- Social isolation
- Physical distress
- Lack of confidentiality
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Pairing an unpleasant stimulus with smoking is an example of which treatment?
- Cognitive therapy
- Systematic desensitisation
- Token economy
- Aversion therapy
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What is a major limitation of aversion therapy regarding long-term effectiveness?
- Causes severe brain damage
- Effects fade
- Increases addictive cravings
- Works instantly forever
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Why is aversion therapy classed as a reductionist treatment approach?
- Considers social factors
- Focuses on free will
- Uses multiple techniques
- Ignores cognitions
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Why is aversion therapy often combined with holistic self-management programmes?
- Addresses underlying causes
- Replaces all medication
- Removes withdrawal symptoms
- Guarantees permanent cures
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Which of the following is commonly used as an unpleasant stimulus in aversion therapy?
- Verbal praise
- Token reward
- Electric shock
- Soft music
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In a study measuring drinking frequency after aversion therapy, what is the dependent variable?
- Drinking frequency
- Type of therapy
- Treatment duration
- Participant age
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Aversion therapy changes behaviour primarily by creating what between two events?
- Vicarious learning
- Positive reinforcement
- Cognitive map
- Negative association
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Why might a clinician hesitate to recommend aversion therapy for a patient?
- High financial cost
- Lack of equipment
- Zero effectiveness
- High dropout rates
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Which condition is most commonly treated using aversion therapy?
- Schizophrenia
- Depression
- Alcohol addiction
- Phobias
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After successful aversion therapy, what response does the target behaviour trigger?
- Deep relaxation
- Total calm
- Disgust or nausea
- Extreme joy
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Which psychological learning theory forms the basis of aversion therapy?
- Social learning theory
- Cognitive framing
- Classical conditioning
- Operant conditioning
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Which ethical issue is most associated with the unpleasant nature of aversion therapy?
- Deception
- Psychological harm
- Informed consent
- Confidentiality
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What is a key advantage of aversion therapy for treating addictions?
- Rapid symptom reduction
- High completion rates
- Long-term permanent cure
- Low relapse rates
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What is a major long-term limitation of aversion therapy?
- Lack of structure
- High relapse rate
- High financial cost
- Slow initial results
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What type of treatment is aversion therapy classified as?
- Biological therapy
- Behavioural therapy
- Humanistic therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
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