aversively

[US]/əˈvɜːsɪvli/
[UK]/əˈvɜːrsɪvli/

Translation

adv.in an aversive manner; in a way that is opposed, hostile, or creating avoidance

Phrases & Collocations

aversively conditioned

aversively motivated

aversively reinforced

aversively tinged

aversively perceived

aversively responded

aversively associated

aversively reacted

aversively charged

aversively viewed

Example Sentences

the rats were aversively conditioned to avoid the electric floor.

children often respond aversively to bitter-tasting medications.

the scientist aversively reinforced the desired behavior through mild punishment.

her tone was aversively charged, making everyone uncomfortable.

the subject showed an aversively conditioned response to the loud noise.

he aversively perceived any criticism as a personal attack.

the therapy aimed to reduce aversively associated memories with the trauma.

students reacted aversively to the unexpected pop quiz.

the dog was aversively motivated by the threat of confinement.

the experiment measured how aversively the participants responded to the stimuli.

her aversively tinged comments created tension in the meeting.

the researchers aversively conditioned the subjects over several weeks.

animals typically respond aversively to sudden bright lights.

the child aversively rejected the healthy food on his plate.

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