A consequence that decreases the likelihood that a given response will be repeated is:

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Punishment is a consequence that decreases the likelihood that a given response will be repeated. Positive reinforcement increases the likelihood that a response will be repeated, negative reinforcement increases the likelihood that a response will be repeated by removing an aversive stimulus, and dehancement is not a recognized term in psychology.

A Consequence That Decreases the Likelihood That a Given Response