Self-punishment focuses on self-applied consequences for behavior by:
A)decreasing undesired behaviors
B)increasing desired behaviors
C)increasing undesired behaviors
D)decreasing desired behaviors

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Self-punishment is a behavior modification technique that involves applying consequences to oneself in response to undesired behavior. The goal of self-punishment is to decrease the frequency of the targeted behavior. Therefore, the best choice is A, as it correctly identifies that self-punishment is used to decrease undesired behaviors. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect, as they do not accurately reflect the purpose of self-punishment.

Self-Punishment Focuses on Self-Applied Consequences for Behavior By