_____ is a strategy of reinforcement that discourages behavior by making an unpleasant consequence contingent on its occurrence.
A) Positive reinforcement
B) Extinction
C) Punishment
D) Negative reinforcement
E) Vicarious modeling

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Punishment is a strategy of reinforcement that discourages behavior by making an unpleasant consequence contingent on its occurrence. Positive reinforcement (A) strengthens a behavior by presenting a desirable consequence, while negative reinforcement (D) strengthens a behavior by removing an aversive stimulus. Extinction (B) is the gradual fading away of a behavior when it is no longer reinforced. Vicarious modeling (E) occurs when individuals learn from observing others' behavior and the consequences they receive.

_____ Is a Strategy of Reinforcement That Discourages Behavior by Making