An unpleasant stimulus presented to a person or animal that decreases the probability of a particular response is known as ________.
A) punishment by application
B) punishment by removal
C) negative reinforcement
D) negative expectation

Question

An unpleasant stimulus presented to a person or animal that decreases the probability of a particular response is known as ________.
A) punishment by application 
B) punishment by removal
C) negative reinforcement 
D) negative expectation

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Punishment by application (also known as positive punishment) involves presenting an unpleasant stimulus (such as a scolding or spanking) in response to a behavior, which decreases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future. None of the other options involve presenting an unpleasant stimulus in response to a behavior to decrease its likelihood.

An Unpleasant Stimulus Presented to a Person or Animal That