The removal of a pleasant state of affairs that reduces the frequency of a target behavior is referred to as response cost, or
A)positive punishment.
B)negative reinforcement.
C)negative punishment.
D)nonreinforcement.

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Negative punishment involves the removal of a desirable stimulus after a behavior, which decreases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future. Response cost is a form of negative punishment because it involves taking away something pleasant or desired to reduce the frequency of an unwanted behavior.

The Removal of a Pleasant State of Affairs That Reduces