Any event that follows a behaviour and results in the behaviour having a lower probability of happening in the future is known as a

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A punisher is any event that reduces the probability of a behavior happening in the future. Negative reinforcers also increase behavior, but punishers decrease it. Positive reinforcers increase behavior without necessarily decreasing it in the future. Vicarious conditioning involves learning through observation of others, and is not related to punishment or reinforcement. Therefore, the best choice is C, punisher.

Any Event That Follows a Behaviour and Results in the Behaviour