Punishment involves ________.
A) removing an aversive stimulus in order to increase the frequency of a behavior
B) introducing an aversive consequence in order to decrease the frequency of a behavior
C) reinforcing incompatible behavioral responses
D) negative reinforcement but not positive reinforcement

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Punishment involves introducing an aversive consequence in order to decrease the frequency of a behavior. This is different from negative reinforcement which involves removing an aversive stimulus in order to increase the frequency of a behavior. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A describes negative reinforcement, option C describes extinction, and option D is not accurate as punishment does not involve reinforcement.

Punishment Involves ________