When behavior is punished,this is referred to as:

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Punishment is a form of negative reinforcement, where the consequence of the behavior leads to a decrease in the likelihood of that behavior occurring again. Direct conditioning refers to learning through association, reconditioning refers to changing an existing conditioned response, and labeling refers to attaching a descriptive term or phrase to a behavior or person. None of these options accurately describe punishment.

When Behavior Is Punished,this Is Referred to As