​When a Behavior Occurs and Is Followed by the Presentation

question 47

Multiple Choice

​When a behavior occurs and is followed by the presentation of a stimulus that results in a decrease in the behavior in the future,it is referred to as:

• A) ​negative punishment
• B) ​positive punishment
• C) ​negative reinforcement
• D) ​extinction

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Definitions:

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