Both punishment and extinction decrease undesired behaviors.

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Both punishment and extinction are behavior modification techniques aimed at reducing undesired behaviors. Punishment involves introducing a negative consequence in response to the undesired behavior, while extinction involves removing a reinforcer that was previously maintaining the behavior. Both techniques can be effective in reducing the occurrence of the undesired behavior over time.

Both Punishment and Extinction Decrease Undesired Behaviors