Treating addicts by exposing them to the drug cues, but not the drug itself, is similar to which classical conditioning process?
A) acquisition
B) extinction
C) spontaneous recovery
D) habituation

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Treating addicts by exposing them to the drug cues, but not the drug itself, is similar to the process of extinction in classical conditioning. This involves repeatedly presenting the conditioned stimulus (drug cues) without the unconditioned stimulus (the drug), which leads to a reduction in the conditioned response (cravings and drug-seeking behavior).

Treating Addicts by Exposing Them to the Drug Cues, but Not