Positive punishment ____ the likelihood that the preceding behavior will be repeated.Negative punishment ____ the likelihood that the preceding behavior will be repeated.
A) increases; increases
B) increases; decreases
C) decreases; increases
D) decreases; decreases

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Positive punishment involves adding an unpleasant consequence after an undesired behavior to decrease the likelihood of that behavior being repeated. Negative punishment involves removing a pleasant stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Positive Punishment ____ the Likelihood That the Preceding Behavior Will