The process of making behavior occur less frequently because it is linked to an undesirable consequence is called _____.
A)extinction
B)punishment
C)ignorance
D)positive reinforcement

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Punishment is the process of an aversive consequence following a behavior, which leads to a decrease in the frequency of that behavior. Extinction is the process of making a behavior occur less frequently by removing the reinforcement that was previously maintaining it. Ignorance is not a term used in behaviorism. Positive reinforcement is the process of adding a desirable consequence in order to increase the frequency of a behavior.

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