What is another word for aversion therapy?
142 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ ɐvˈɜːʃən θˈɛɹəpi], [ ɐvˈɜːʃən θˈɛɹəpi], [ ɐ_v_ˈɜː_ʃ_ə_n θ_ˈɛ_ɹ_ə_p_i]
Aversion therapy is a treatment method that seeks to reduce unwanted behaviors or habits by increasing their unpleasantness. The term "aversion therapy" refers specifically to this type of therapeutic approach, but there are numerous other terms and phrases that can be used to describe similar techniques. Some common synonyms for aversion therapy include "aversive conditioning," "conditioned aversion," and "aversive therapy." Other related terms may include "counterconditioning," "aversive counterconditioning," and "behavioral modification." Depending on the specific context and goals of the therapy, alternative terms and techniques may be preferred over aversion therapy, including relaxation training, positive reinforcement, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
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- Oedipus Complex ,
- Rorschach Test ,
- collective unconscious ,
- couch ,
- ego ,
- free association ,
- freudian ,
- gestalt psychology ,
- group therapy ,
- mental health ,
- pop psychology ,
- psyche ,
- psychiatrist ,
- psychiatry ,
- psychoanalysis ,
- psychoanalyst ,
- psychoanalyze ,
- psychobabble ,
- psychodrama ,
- psychometric ,
- psychotherapist ,
- psychotherapy ,
- self ,
- stability ,
- superego ,
- therapist .
- analysis ,
- analyst ,
- analyze ,
- consciousness ,
- internal ,
- mental ,
- nlp ,
- psychic ,
- psychological ,
- psychology ,
- psychosomatic ,
- shrink ,
- subconscious .
Other relevant words:
- CBT ,
- Helpline ,
- advise ,
- advocate ,
- analytic thinking ,
- awareness ,
- behaviour therapy ,
- brain ,
- break down ,
- canvass ,
- cast ,
- clinical psychologist ,
- cognisance ,
- cognizance ,
- configurationism ,
- constancy ,
- contract ,
- counsellor ,
- counselor ,
- counselor-at-law ,
- cringe ,
- depth psychology ,
- direction ,
- diseased ,
- dissect ,
- egotism ,
- examine ,
- flinch ,
- frame ,
- funk ,
- genial ,
- group psychotherapy ,
- guidance ,
- head ,
- head-shrinker ,
- healer ,
- home ,
- human language technology ,
- inner ,
- interior ,
- intimate ,
- intragroup ,
- knowingness ,
- lounge ,
- marriage guidance ,
- mental hygiene ,
- mind ,
- morbid ,
- national ,
- natural language processing ,
- nous ,
- pathologic ,
- pleader ,
- psychical ,
- psychological medicine ,
- psychological science ,
- psychopathology ,
- psychotherapeutics ,
- put ,
- quail ,
- recoil ,
- redact ,
- reduce ,
- reenforcement ,
- reinforcer ,
- reinforcing stimulus ,
- reward ,
- self-importance ,
- sex therapy ,
- sexologist ,
- shock therapy ,
- shrivel ,
- shrivel up ,
- sofa ,
- soul ,
- squinch ,
- stableness ,
- strengthener ,
- stress management ,
- study ,
- subconscious mind ,
- support ,
- support network ,
- take apart ,
- tough love ,
- unconscious mind ,
- victim support ,
- wince ,
- wither .
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How to use "Aversion therapy" in context?
Aversion therapy is a psychoactive treatment used to reduce unpleasant reactions to stimuli. In most cases, aversion therapy is delivered in the form of chemical or physical stimuli that are paired with unpleasant feelings or sensations to reduce the feeling of aversion.
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