When someone uses punishment to change a behaviour,the behaviour is likely to ______.
A)decrease
B)increase
C)remain the same
D)generalize

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Punishment is a form of aversive stimuli that is intended to decrease the frequency or intensity of a particular behavior. It involves the presentation of an unpleasant consequence or the removal of a pleasant one immediately following the behavior, in order to decrease the likelihood of it being repeated in the future. Thus, it is expected that the behavior will decrease in frequency or intensity as a result of the punishment.

When Someone Uses Punishment to Change a Behaviour,the Behaviour Is