Concerning the behavioral effects of various consequences, a response that is not followed by a reward will occur less frequently. This defines
A)nonreinforcement.
B)positive punishment.
C)negative reinforcement.
D)respondent conditioning.

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Nonreinforcement refers to the absence of a reward following a behavior, which typically leads to a decrease in the frequency of that behavior. This contrasts with reinforcement strategies that increase behavior frequency through the application of rewards or the removal of negative stimuli.

Concerning the Behavioral Effects of Various Consequences, a Response That