In negative punishment, the probability of a response ________ over time when a stimulus is ________.
A) decreases; removed
B) increases; removed
C) increases; presented or removed
D) decreases; presented

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In negative punishment, a stimulus is removed after a behavior, which decreases the probability of that behavior occurring again in the future. Therefore, the correct choice is A, which states that the probability of a response decreases over time when a stimulus is removed.

In Negative Punishment, the Probability of a Response ________ Over