A stimulus presented to a person or animal that decreases the probability of a particular response is known as a/an:
A)punishment by application.
B)punishment by removal.
C)negative reinforcement.
D)extinguisher.

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Punishment by application involves presenting an aversive stimulus after a behavior, which can decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in the future.

A Stimulus Presented to a Person or Animal That Decreases