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Aversion: Why We Instinctively Run From What We Fear

By Mohammed looti / / 1 min read
Scientifically Reviewed · Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim · September 4, 2026
Medically & Scientifically Reviewed Verified: September 4, 2026
Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology • University of Kerbala
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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, September 4). 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, 4 September 2026, https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/aversion/.
looti, Mohammed. “Aversion: Why We Instinctively Run From What We Fear.” Encyclopedia of psychology. September 4, 2026. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/aversion/.

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