When an aversive stimulus is applied or a desirable stimulus is removed in order to discourage the repetition of a specific behavior, ____ has taken place.

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Punishment involves the application of an aversive stimulus or the removal of a desirable stimulus in order to decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. This is different from reinforcement, which involves the application of a desirable stimulus or the removal of an aversive stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. Feedback refers to information given to a person about their performance, while modeling involves observing and imitating the behavior of others.

When an Aversive Stimulus Is Applied or a Desirable Stimulus