How Does Aversive Control Work?

Generally, aversive control techniques involve an association between a behavior -and/or the stimuli that evoke it- and some unpleasant stimulation; or they involve an arrangement in the environmental variables in such way that the consequences of the unwanted behavior are unpleasant for the organism.

What is an example of aversive control?

Aversive Stimuli In Human Behavior. ... Examples of this kind of control in human behavior include fines or incarceration by governmental agencies, disapproval or criticism by individuals, ostracism, anger, dismissal from employment, or nonresponsiveness in social interactions.

What is an example of an aversive stimulus?

Aversive stimuli have been described in learning texts to include stimuli, when used as a consequence will punish a response [1]. ... Examples of aversive stimuli can include (but are not limited to): proximity of others, loud noises, bright light, extreme cold or warmth, and social interaction.