aversive conditioning

American  

noun

Psychology, Psychiatry.

1. a type of behavior conditioning in which noxious stimuli are associated with undesirable or unwanted behavior that is to be modified or abolished, as the use of nausea-inducing drugs in the treatment of alcoholism.

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Example Sentences

Time will tell if the aversive conditioning helps the Wapiti Pack turn the corner and act more like wild wolves.

From Washington Times

He opposes euthanizing bears that cause problems, preferring shouting and other aversive conditioning to tell bears when they aren’t welcome.

From New York Times

It’s known as aversive conditioning, and the volunteers can only hope it works.

From New York Times

Electric shocks and other painful treatments known as "aversive conditioning" were more widely accepted decades ago, but mainstream psychiatry now relies on behavioral modification, prescription drugs and other therapies.

From Fox News

Electric shocks and other painful or unpleasant treatments known as “aversive conditioning” were more widely accepted decades ago.

From Washington Times