aversives
/əˈvɜrsɪvz/
noun
- Things that cause strong dislike or avoidance, such as punishments or unpleasant stimuli.
- In parenting, some experts advise against using aversives as a way to discipline children.
- Trainers sometimes use aversives like mild shocks to teach animals to stay away from danger.
- The study tested whether certain smells act as natural aversives for insects.