Therapy that applies learning principles to the elimination of unwanted behaviors, including Systematic Desensitization and other exposure therapies, aversive conditioning, and token economy, is called what?

• A. Behavior therapy
• B. Biomedical therapy
• C. Existential therapy
• D. Cognitive therapy

Answer: (A)

At its core, this question is about therapies that use learning principles to change behavior. Systematic desensitization and other exposure therapies, aversive conditioning, and token economies all rely on conditioning ideas—gradually reducing a fear response, pairing actions with consequences to decrease unwanted behavior, or reinforcing desirable behaviors with tokens or rewards. The emphasis is on observable actions and concrete procedures to shape behavior over time, rather than on changing thoughts or treating symptoms with medications.

Biomedical therapy involves drugs or physiological interventions. Existential therapy focuses on meaning, authenticity, and personal choice. Cognitive therapy targets distorted thoughts and beliefs to change feelings and behaviors.