The presentation of an aversive consequence following a behaviour is called
A) positive reinforcement.
B) negative reinforcement.
C) positive punishment.
D) negative punishment.

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The presentation of an aversive consequence following a behaviour is referred to as positive punishment. This means that an unfavourable stimulus is added to decrease the likelihood of the behaviour being repeated. Positive reinforcement refers to the adding of a desirable stimulus to increase the probability of a behaviour occurring. Negative reinforcement is when the removal of a negative stimulus increases the chance of a behaviour repeating. Negative punishment is the removal of a pleasant stimulus to decrease the probability of a behaviour happening again.

The Presentation of an Aversive Consequence Following a Behaviour Is