avoidance
Example Sentences
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Researchers from Google found that models make trade-offs between stipulated pleasure and pain states, giving priority to pain avoidance over rewards in ways that suggest more than mere token prediction.
This type of “premium avoidance” is on the rise, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, an insurance industry-funded nonprofit organization that works with law enforcement to fight fraud.
From MarketWatch
In ecologically sensitive parts of the park, called “avoidance areas,” a “Natural Resource Advisor must be consulted during wildfire suppression planning and response.”
From Los Angeles Times
Pathomrit explained that she integrates case management into her therapy sessions because many clients with depression, trauma or avoidance behaviors may struggle to maintain relationships with case managers or follow through on referrals.
From Los Angeles Times
Rowan "presents completely differently to Holly" and has pathological demand avoidance which means his "nervous system's response to any demand is to see it as a threat".
From BBC
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