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Aversion: Why We Instinctively Flee Our Deepest Fears

By Mohammed looti / / 1 min read
Scientifically Reviewed · Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim · November 10, 2026
Medically & Scientifically Reviewed Verified: November 10, 2026
Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim PhD in Psychology
Faculty Member • University of Kerbala
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Aversion: Why We Instinctively Flee Our Deepest Fears
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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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About the Author: Mohammed looti

An academic and researcher specialized in educational psychology and a faculty member at the University of Kerbala. He holds a PhD in his field, and his research interests center on positive psychology, the development of psychological scales, and cognitive emotion regulation. Dr. Looti is distinguished by his contemporary research approach, focusing on the psychological effects of modern technology and artificial intelligence on mental health and identity formation among young people. His scholarly contributions also extend to studying the dynamics of family communication and its role in building self-efficacy and leadership skills, in addition to his research on mindfulness programs and psychological recovery — making him an active researcher enriching the field of educational and applied psychology.

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looti, M. (2026, November 10). Aversion: Why We Instinctively Flee Our Deepest Fears. Encyclopedia of psychology. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/aversion/
looti, Mohammed. “Aversion: Why We Instinctively Flee Our Deepest Fears.” Encyclopedia of psychology, 10 November 2026, https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/aversion/.
looti, Mohammed. “Aversion: Why We Instinctively Flee Our Deepest Fears.” Encyclopedia of psychology. November 10, 2026. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/aversion/.

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