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Meanings of aversives in English

Unpleasant stimulus that induces changes in behavior through punishment.

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Examples for "aversive"
Examples for "aversive"
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Such is the powerfully aversive effect of food colour out of context.
The Guardian
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Just because something has a quality doesn't mean it's aversive or pleasant.
Cooking for geeks: real science, great hacks, and good food
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Experiment 2 revealed that interpersonal defensive boundaries flexibly increase with aversive learning.
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During fear learning, anticipation of an impending aversive stimulus increases defensive behaviors.
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Background: Head and neck cancer is a life-threatening illness requiring aversive treatments.
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