What causes a behaviour to occur less frequently, while negative reinforcement causes the behaviour to be repeated?

Question

A.
Extinction

B.
Punishment

C.
Positive reinforcement

D.
None of the above

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

B. Punishment

Punishment is a consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again. It contrasts with negative reinforcement, which increases the likelihood of a behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus.