In operant conditioning,a consequence that decreases the likelihood that a behavior will occur is known as a _____.
A)reward
B)punishment
C)primary reinforcer
D)negative reinforcer

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Punishment is the consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior. Rewards (A) increase the likelihood of a behavior. Primary reinforcers (C) are stimuli that are biologically important, such as food or water. Negative reinforcers (D) increase the likelihood of a behavior by removing an aversive stimulus.

In Operant Conditioning,a Consequence That Decreases the Likelihood That a Behavior