An event which, when presented immediately following a behavior, causes the behavior to decrease in frequency, is referred to as a(n):
A)SD
B)punisher
C)primary reinforcer
D)natural reinforce

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A punisher is an event that decreases the frequency of a behavior when presented immediately following that behavior. The other options do not fit this description; an SD is a discriminative stimulus that signals the availability of reinforcement, a primary reinforcer is an inherently reinforcing stimulus, and a natural reinforcer is a reinforcer that occurs naturally in the environment.

An Event Which, When Presented Immediately Following a Behavior, Causes