key term - Aversion

Definition

Aversion refers to a strong dislike or avoidance of something. In psychology, it specifically describes the negative response or repulsion towards certain stimuli.

Related terms

Conditioning:

The process where we learn associations between stimuli and responses through repeated exposure.

Evolutionary Psychology:

The study of how human behavior has been shaped by natural selection over time.

Taste Aversion:

A specific type of aversion where organisms develop a strong dislike for certain tastes after associating them with negative consequences (e.g., food poisoning).