noun
- plural of aversiveness; the quality or state of being aversive; the degree to which something causes avoidance or repulsion
Usage: technical term used in psychology and behavioral science; typically used in academic or clinical contexts
Examples
- The aversivenesses of different stimuli vary greatly among individuals.
- Researchers measured the aversivenesses of various negative reinforcements in the study.
- The aversivenesses of the punishment methods were evaluated by the ethics board.
- Different people experience different levels of aversivenesses to the same triggers.
- The therapist discussed the aversivenesses associated with the patient's phobia.