A consequence that eliminates or reduces the frequency of a behavior by applying an aversive stimulus is referred to as ____
a. ?negative reinforcement
b. ?positive punishment
c. ?negative punishment
d. ?positive reinforcement
ANSWER:
b
Psychology
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