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

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The consequence described in the question is punishment. Punishment is a consequence that decreases the future likelihood of the behavior that it follows. Positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement are consequences that increase the future likelihood of behaviors, while self-efficacy is the belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations.

A Consequence That Decreases the Future Likelihood of the Behavior