Glossary A
Glossary A
Aversiveness refers to the unpleasantness or negative emotional experience associated with a stimulus, situation, or behavior. It is the degree to which something is disliked or avoided by an individual, and can be influenced by a variety of factors such as personal preferences, past experiences, cultural values, and social norms. Aversiveness is often studied in the context of conditioning and reinforcement, where certain behaviors or stimuli are associated with negative outcomes or punishments, leading to avoidance or decreased likelihood of occurrence.
Avoidance behavior refer to behavior that occurs before the aversive stimulus is presented and therefore prevents its delivery.
Avoidance conditioning refers to a kind of learning in which specific stimuli are identified as painful or unpleasant and are therefore avoided.
- Avoidance contingency : Avoidance contingency refers to the situation in which the organism can avoid an aversive stimulus by engaging in appropriate activity.
Avoidance coping strategies refer to coping strategies designed to distract people from thinking about the source of anxiety.