If a Response Is Followed by an Unpleasant Effect or Discomfort

question 606

Multiple Choice

If a response is followed by an unpleasant effect or discomfort, the response behavior will be suppressed. This is an example of

• A)nonreinforcement.
• B)aversive shaping.
• C)punishment.
• D)extinction.

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Definitions:

OB Mod

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