In learning theory, vicarious punishment is used to describe situations where a behavioral response becomes:
A)weaker after an individual observes a model being punished for the same behavior
B)stronger after an individual observes a model being reinforced for the same behavior
C)weaker after an individual observes a model being reinforced for the same behavior
D)stronger after an individual observes a model being punished for the same behavior

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Vicarious punishment occurs when an individual observes another (a model) being punished for a behavior, leading to a decrease in the likelihood that the observer will engage in that behavior. This is because the observer learns indirectly that the behavior is undesirable or has negative consequences.

In Learning Theory, Vicarious Punishment Is Used to Describe Situations