aversion therapy
Noun 1. any technique of behavior modification that uses unpleasant stimuli in a controlled fashion to alter behavior in a therapeutic way; primarily used for alcoholism or drug abuse (but with little success) (hypernym) behavior therapy, behavior modification | ||||
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Aversion therapy Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
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aversion to
noun
great dislike of
aversion therapy = treatment where the patient is cured of a type of behaviour by making him develop a great dislike for it
noun
great dislike of
aversion therapy = treatment where the patient is cured of a type of behaviour by making him develop a great dislike for it
Aversion therapy Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Aversion therapy
A behavior modification technique that seeks to eliminate a behavior by providing punishment when that behavior occurs.
A behavior modification technique that seeks to eliminate a behavior by providing punishment when that behavior occurs.
Aversion therapy Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Aversion therapy
Aversion therapy is a form of psychiatric or psychological treatment in which the patient is exposed to a stimulus while simultaneously being subjected to some form of discomfort. This conditioning is intended to cause the patient to associate the stimulus with unpleasant sensations, and to then stop a certain behaviour.
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