Any event whose presence decreases the likelihood that ongoing behavior will recur is ________.
A) a secondary reinforcer
B) punishment
C) an aversive stimulus
D) negative reinforcement

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Punishment is an event that decreases the likelihood of ongoing behavior. Choices A, C, and D are all related to reinforcement, which increases the likelihood of behavior.

Any Event Whose Presence Decreases the Likelihood That Ongoing Behavior