Any stimulus that follows a behavior and decreases the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated is called a(n) ________.
A) aversive stimulus
B) punisher
C) negative reinforcer
D) antecedent

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A punisher is any stimulus that follows a behavior and decreases the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated. Aversive stimuli and negative reinforcers are specific types of punishers, but not all punishers fall into these categories. An antecedent is a stimulus that precedes a behavior and sets the occasion for it to occur, but it does not necessarily have an impact on the future likelihood of the behavior.

Any Stimulus That Follows a Behavior and Decreases the Likelihood