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Aversion: Why We Instinctively Run From What We Fear

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Aversion: Why We Instinctively Run From What We Fear

n. refers to a physiological or emotional response to a stimulus that indicates that the an object, organism, or situation, should be avoided. It is usually accompanied by a desire to withdraw from or avoid the aversive stimulus. See also aversive conditioning.

AVERSION: “The child showed aversion to the apple sauce when he or she spat it out on the table and said that it was disgusting.”

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looti, M. (2026, July 8). Aversion: Why We Instinctively Run From What We Fear. Encyclopedia of psychology. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/aversion/
looti, Mohammed. “Aversion: Why We Instinctively Run From What We Fear.” Encyclopedia of psychology, 8 July 2026, https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/aversion/.
looti, Mohammed. “Aversion: Why We Instinctively Run From What We Fear.” Encyclopedia of psychology. July 8, 2026. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/aversion/.