Response cost occurs when a behavior is:
A) no longer followed by reinforcing events.
B) followed by an unpleasant stimulus or event.
C) followed by deliberate removal or termination of a positive event.
D) followed by a negative, natural consequence.

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Response cost refers to the consequence of a behavior that involves the removal of a positive stimulus. It is a form of punishment where something desirable is taken away because of the individual's behavior, thereby decreasing the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.

Response Cost Occurs When a Behavior Is