In Operant Conditioning,a Punishment Is a Consequence That

question 39

Multiple Choice

In operant conditioning,a punishment is a consequence that

• A)decreases the likelihood that a behavior will occur.
• B)increases the likelihood that a behavior will occur.
• C)ensures the removal of something unpleasant.
• D)ensures the occurrence of something pleasant.

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