Painful,aversive events that decrease or suppress the frequency of the preceding behaviour are known as ________.

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Punishments are painful and aversive events that decrease or suppress the frequency of the preceding behavior. Positive reinforcers increase the frequency of behavior by adding a positive consequence, while negative reinforcers increase behavior by removing an aversive stimulus. Extinction is the process of reducing behavior by withholding reinforcement.

Painful,aversive Events That Decrease or Suppress the Frequency of the Preceding