adverse conditioning

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Term: Adverse Conditioning

Description:

Adverse conditioning refers to a psychological process of associating negative experiences or consequences with certain behaviors, resulting in the suppression or avoidance of those behaviors. It involves creating an unfavorable response or reaction to deter the repetition of specific actions, thereby discouraging or inhibiting their occurrence.

Sample Sentences:

The use of adverse conditioning aims to discourage smokers by making them associate the act of smoking with unpleasant sensations.
After a series of adverse conditioning, the dog learned not to jump on the furniture anymore.
The therapist used a technique called adverse conditioning to help the patient overcome their fear of heights.

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