A punisher is any outcome presented ___________ a behaviour that ___________ the likelihood of the behaviour reoccurring.
A)before;decreases
B)before;increases
C)after;decreases
D)after;increases

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A punisher is presented after a behaviour and decreases the likelihood of the behaviour reoccurring. This is in contrast to a reinforcer, which is presented after a behaviour and increases the likelihood of the behaviour reoccurring. Option A is incorrect because a behaviour cannot be punished before it occurs. Option B is incorrect because a consequence presented before a behaviour cannot increase the likelihood of that behaviour reoccurring. Option D is incorrect because a consequence presented after a behaviour cannot increase the likelihood of that behaviour reoccurring.

A Punisher Is Any Outcome Presented ___________ a Behaviour That