When a bad thing (aversive stimulus)is applied to a person or animal and decreases the probability of a particular behavior, it is known as _____
A)positive punishment.
B)negative punishment.
C)negative reinforcement.
D)negative expectation.

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Punishment is defined as a stimulus that causes a decrease in the likelihood of a behavior, and punishment that adds an aversive stimulus to their environment/experience is called positive punishment.

When a Bad Thing (Aversive Stimulus)is Applied to a Person