_____ is anything that weakens behavior and tends to decrease its subsequent frequency.
A) Extinction
B) Reinforcement
C) Punishment
D) Habituation

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Punishment is the only option that weakens behavior and decreases its subsequent frequency. Extinction and habituation are both processes that decrease behavior, but through different mechanisms. Reinforcement increases behavior, so it cannot be the answer to this question.

_____ Is Anything That Weakens Behavior and Tends to Decrease