In operant conditioning which of the following involves a decrease in the frequency of a response?
A) negative reinforcement
B) punishment
C) positive costs
D) positive reinforcement
E) both punishment and negative reinforcement

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Punishment involves a consequence that decreases the frequency of a response, whereas negative reinforcement increases a behavior by removing an aversive stimulus.

In Operant Conditioning Which of the Following Involves a Decrease