What refers to removing a reinforcing stimulus after a response that decreases the odds that the response will recur?
A) negative punishment
B) extinction
C) positive punishment
D) latent punishment

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Negative punishment involves removing a reinforcing stimulus (such as taking away a favorite toy) after a response to decrease the likelihood of that response recurring. Extinction, on the other hand, involves withholding reinforcement altogether to eliminate a behavior. Positive punishment involves adding an aversive stimulus (such as spanking) after a behavior to decrease its likelihood, and latent punishment is not a recognized term in psychology.

What Refers to Removing a Reinforcing Stimulus After a Response