Aversion Therapy

Definition

Aversion therapy is a form of behavior therapy that aims to eliminate undesirable behaviors by associating them with unpleasant stimuli or experiences. It involves creating an aversion or discomfort towards the targeted behavior, such as addiction, in order to discourage it.

Related terms

Counterconditioning:

Counterconditioning is a therapeutic technique that aims to replace unwanted behaviors with desired ones through conditioning. It involves pairing the undesirable behavior with positive reinforcement or rewards.

Systematic Desensitization:

Systematic desensitization is a treatment method used to reduce fear and anxiety by gradually exposing individuals to their fears or phobias while teaching relaxation techniques.

Ethical Dilemma: Ethical dilemmas refer to situations where there are conflicting moral considerations and choosing one course of action may result in compromising another ethical principle. In aversion therapy, an ethical dilemma arises due to potentially causing distress or harm during treatment while simultaneously trying to help individuals overcome addiction.