Any event that follows a response and decreases the likelihood of its occurring again is
A)positive reinforcement.
B)negative reinforcement.
C)punishment.
D)feedback.

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Punishment is any event that follows a response and decreases the likelihood of its occurring again. Positive reinforcement, on the other hand, increases the likelihood of a behavior by adding a desired stimulus, while negative reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior by removing an aversive stimulus. Feedback refers to information about the results of a behavior, but it does not necessarily decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Any Event That Follows a Response and Decreases the Likelihood