NIH MeSH · D001362Psychiatry and Psychology

Avoidance Learning

Also known asLearning, Avoidance · Aversive Learning · Learning, Aversive · Aversion Learning · Learning, Aversion · Avoidance Behavior · Avoidance Behaviors · Behavior, Avoidance · Behaviors, Avoidance · Aversive Behavior · Aversive Behaviors · Behavior, Aversive

Definition

A response to a cue that is instrumental in avoiding a noxious experience.

MeSH classification

F02.463.425.179.509.500
F02.463.785.373.173

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