Any event that follows a behavior and results in the behavior having a lower probability of happening in the future is known as a
A) negative reinforcer.
B) positive reinforcer.
C) punisher.
D) vicarious conditioner.

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A punisher is any event that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future. Negative reinforcement increases the probability of a behavior occurring by removing an aversive stimulus, while positive reinforcement increases the probability of a behavior by providing a reward. Vicarious conditioning is not an established term in psychology.

Any Event That Follows a Behavior and Results in the Behavior