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aversive

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a·ver·sive  (-vûrsv, -zv)
adj.
Causing avoidance of a thing, situation, or behavior by using an unpleasant or punishing stimulus, as in techniques of behavior modification.
a·versive·ly adv.
a·versive·ness n.
aversive [əˈvɜːsɪv]
adj
tending to dissuade or repel
aversively  adv
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Adj.1.aversive - tending to repel or dissuade; "aversive conditioning"


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Thorne (2000) cited several studies confirming student's aversion for pop quizzes and found that they were made much less aversive when given for extra credit.
The effect of announced quizzes on exam performance by Renner, Catherine H. / Journal of Instructional Psychology
They inform individuals of an aversive or negative state, and suggest changes for future behavior.
Balancing intuition and reason: tuning in to indecision by Nichols, Jane L. / The Journal of Rehabilitation
These areas included designing effective reinforcers and consequences, conducting functional behavioral assessments, creating behavior intervention plans, teaching replacement behaviors, connecting individualized education plans (IEP) to positive behavior intervention plans (BIP), designing aversive therapy plans, and conducting manifestation of determination reviews.
Using positive behavior supports in EBD settings by Knuth, Rich / Academic Exchange Quarterly
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