What occurs when an event that follows a behaviour results in a lower probability of that behaviour in the future

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The given scenario describes punishment, which is an aversive consequence following a behavior that decreases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future. Option A, vicarious conditioning, refers to learning through observing the consequences of others' behavior. Option C, negative reinforcement, refers to the removal of an aversive stimulus following a behavior that increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future. Option D, positive reinforcement, refers to the provision of a desirable consequence following a behavior that increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

What Occurs When an Event That Follows a Behaviour Results