Aversiveness
of or relating to aversion.
of or relating to aversive conditioning.
a reprimand, punishment, or agent, used in aversive conditioning:
Antabuse is a commonly used aversive in the treatment of alcoholism.
adjective
tending to dissuade or repel
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