What is another word for conditioned avoidance?
Pronunciation: [kəndˈɪʃənd ɐvˈɔ͡ɪdəns] (IPA) 
Conditioned avoidance can be described through a variety of synonyms - learned avoidance, adaptive behavior, negative reinforcement, and trained aversion. All of these synonyms highlight the psychological phenomenon of behavior modification through negative reinforcement, where an individual's response is shaped by the consequences of avoiding specific stimuli. Learned avoidance specifically emphasizes the acquired nature of the behavior, whereas adaptive behavior highlights the benefits of avoiding potentially harmful situations. Trained aversion is a reflection of the intentional nature of the conditioning process, while negative reinforcement is a more specific psychological term referring to the removal of a negative consequence as a motivator for behavior modification.
