Why Does Aversive Mean?

(psychol.) Designating or having to do with conditioning, therapy, etc. intended to produce an aversion to a certain kind of undesirable behavior.

What is the word aversive mean?

: tending to avoid or causing avoidance of a noxious or punishing stimulus behavior modification by aversive stimulation.

What is aversive stimulus example?

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.

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