Pairing a pleasant stimulus with a fear-evoking object or situation describes
A)programmed learning.
B)shaping.
C)counterconditioning.
D)flooding.

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Pairing a pleasant stimulus with a fear-evoking object or situation is known as counterconditioning. This process involves replacing an unwanted response (such as fear) with a more desirable response (such as relaxation) through the pairing of a positive stimulus with the fear-evoking trigger.

Pairing a Pleasant Stimulus with a Fear-Evoking Object or Situation