The process of providing consequences for a behavior that decreases the probability of that behavior is called:
A) reinforcement.
B) punishment.
C) discrete-trial learning.
D) free-operant learning.

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Punishment is the process of providing consequences for a behavior that decreases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future. Reinforcement, on the other hand, increases the likelihood of a behavior. Discrete-trial learning and free-operant learning are different learning processes that do not specifically involve decreasing the probability of a behavior.

The Process of Providing Consequences for a Behavior That Decreases