When Sasha was teasing the dog, it bit her. As a result, she no longer teases the dog. The consequence for Sasha's behavior of teasing the dog was the ______ of a stimulus, and the teasing behavior subsequently ____ in frequency; therefore, this is an example of ______ _____.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: Presentation; decreased; positive punishment.
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