Any event whose presence decreases the likelihood that ongoing behavior will recur is __________.
A)a secondary reinforcer
B)an aversive stimulus
C)punishment
D)negative reinforcement

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Punishment refers to any event that decreases the likelihood of behavior recurring. Choices A, B, and D are not correct because they refer to different concepts: secondary reinforcers are stimuli that acquire reinforcing qualities due to their association with primary reinforcers, aversive stimuli are unpleasant or unwanted stimuli, and negative reinforcement is the removal of an aversive stimulus following a desired behavior.

Any Event Whose Presence Decreases the Likelihood That Ongoing Behavior