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)
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aversion therapy::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | behavior modification, behavior therapy |
Examples of aversion therapy
aversion therapy
I'm not sure whether this is an epicure's paradise or aversion therapy for gluttons.
From the guardian.co.uk
After aversion therapy, Alex behaves like a good member of society, but not by choice.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Russell's experiment is another application of what psychologists call aversion therapy.
From the time.com
There is little difference between summer weather and aversion therapy.
From the time.com
Doctors also tried castration and various kinds of aversion therapy.
From the theatlantic.com
I asked the doctor if anyone had been cured using aversion therapy.
From the smh.com.au
The preparation of Phillip for aversion therapy is a chilling reminder of how far we've all come.
From the sfgate.com
On the one hand, this might act as aversion therapy.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Aversion therapy has been widely criticized.
From the time.com
