Any event whose presence decreases the likelihood that ongoing behaviour will recur is __________.
A)a secondary reinforcer
B)an aversive stimulus
C)punishment
D)negative reinforcement

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Punishment describes any event whose presence decreases the likelihood that ongoing behavior will recur. A secondary reinforcer is a type of conditioned reinforcer that gains value from being paired with primary or unconditioned reinforcers. An aversive stimulus drives behavior away from it, while negative reinforcement is a type of reinforcement that increases behavior by removing an aversive stimulus.

Any Event Whose Presence Decreases the Likelihood That Ongoing Behaviour