A consequence that decreases the future likelihood of the behaviour that it follows is called
A)positive reinforcement.
B)negative reinforcement.
C)self-efficacy.
D)punishment.

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Punishment is a consequence that is intended to decrease the likelihood of the behavior that precedes it. The other options listed either increase the likelihood of the behavior (positive reinforcement) or serve to encourage a behavior through removing a negative stimulus (negative reinforcement). Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in their ability to perform a certain behavior, and is not directly related to consequences.

A Consequence That Decreases the Future Likelihood of the Behaviour