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A behavior or response that is followed by a negative stimulus will often decrease the frequency of that behavior. A young boy will not do his homework. When the homework is not completed, he loses his video game system for the night. What consequence of operant conditioning does this describe?

Aversive stimulus
Negative reinforcement
Positive punishment
Punishment

Explanation

Answer - D - A punishment is a consequence that causes a behavior to occur with less frequency. If an individual will not get the response needed or reward wanted, they will decrease inappropriate behaviors.

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