In the context of stress and behavioral psychology, which of the following decreases the probability of a behavior recurring?
A
Positive reinforcement
B
Negative reinforcement
C
Modeling
D
Punishment
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Understand the key concepts: Positive reinforcement involves adding a pleasant stimulus to increase a behavior, negative reinforcement involves removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase a behavior, modeling involves learning behaviors by observing others, and punishment involves applying an unpleasant consequence to decrease a behavior.
Identify the goal: The question asks which option decreases the probability of a behavior recurring, so focus on which concept reduces behavior rather than increases it.
Recall the definitions: Positive and negative reinforcement both serve to increase behavior frequency, while modeling is a learning process that can increase or shape behavior.
Recognize that punishment is designed to reduce or suppress unwanted behavior by introducing a negative consequence or removing a positive stimulus.
Conclude that punishment is the correct answer because it decreases the likelihood that the behavior will happen again.