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Meaning of aversion therapy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A form of psychological treatment in which the patient is exposed to a stimulus while simultaneously being subjected to some form of discomfort.

countable, uncountable

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Examples

“Dr. O.I. Lovass, Director of the UCLA Psychology clinic, has offered free treatment involving shock and other forms of aversion therapy for male children ages 3 to 7 who show gay tendencies (such as playing with dolls, aversion to boy's games and violence, being too friendly with girls, or using "feminine" behavior.)”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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