aversive

== English == === Pronunciation === Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)sɪv === Adjective === aversive (comparative more aversive, superlative most aversive) Tending to repel; causing avoidance. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === aversive (plural aversives) (grammar) A grammatical case indicating that something is avoided or feared; the evitative case. (psychology) An unpleasant stimulus intended to induce a change in behaviour. ==== See also ==== punishment operant conditioning === References === Skinner, B. F. (1969) Contingencies of Reinforcement. New York: Appleton-Century-Crofts == French == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /a.vɛʁ.siv/ Homophone: aversives === Adjective === aversive feminine singular of aversif == German == === Pronunciation === === Adjective === aversive inflection of aversiv: strong/mixed nominative/accusative feminine singular strong nominative/accusative plural weak nominative all-gender singular weak accusative feminine/neuter singular == Italian == === Adjective === aversive f feminine plural of aversivo === Anagrams === eversiva