aversive conditioning

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.

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

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

Rather, the GED is used as a variation of “aversive conditioning”, in which negative stimulation is applied to a patient when he or she performs an unwanted action.

From The Guardian