According to the Premack approach to punishment, a(n) _____ behavior can be used to punish a(n) _____ behavior.
A) low probability; high probability
B) high probability; low probability
C) covert; overt
D) overt; covert

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The Premack approach to punishment suggests that a low probability behavior (one that is less likely to occur or less preferred) can be used to punish a high probability behavior (one that is more likely to occur or more preferred). This principle is based on the idea that engaging in less preferred activities can serve as a consequence to reduce the frequency of more preferred or high probability behaviors.

According to the Premack Approach to Punishment, A(n) _____ Behavior