Which of these occurs when a consequence decreases the frequency or future probability of a behaviour?
A) Negative reinforcement
B) Positive reinforcement
C) Punishment
D) Extinction
E) None of these

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Punishment is the consequence that decreases the frequency or probability of a behaviour. Negative reinforcement and positive reinforcement both increase the frequency or probability of a behaviour, while extinction involves the disappearance of a behaviour due to lack of reinforcement.

Which of These Occurs When a Consequence Decreases the Frequency