Treatment by Revulsion
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The idea of aversion therapy is that if you give someone an unpleasant experience every time he does a particular act he will stop wanting to perform that act. Although still in the developmental stage this new form of treatment, which originated with Pavlov, has already benefited many people troubled with sexual problems. Dr. Michael J. Raymond, Consultant Psychiatrist, who is using this technique at Fairdene Hospital, explains how it works.
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دوره 26 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 1967