A consequence that brings about an increase in the frequency of a behavior is a(n)_____; a consequence that decreases the frequency of a behavior is a(n)_____
A)punishment; successive approximation.
B)positive reinforcement; shaping.
C)modeling; successive approximation.
D)reinforcement; punishment.

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This question is testing knowledge of the basic principles of behaviorism. The term that describes a consequence that increases the frequency of a behavior is reinforcement. The term that describes a consequence that decreases the frequency of a behavior is punishment. The other answer choices are not relevant to the question asked.

A Consequence That Brings About an Increase in the Frequency