An Event That Decreases the Frequency of the Behavior That

question 73

Multiple Choice

An event that decreases the frequency of the behavior that it follows is a

• A) negative reinforcer.
• B) punishment.
• C) conditioned stimulus.
• D) secondary reinforcer.

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