PSYB45H3 Final: CHAPTER 6 EXAM NOTES.docx

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May be a component of some behavior modification procedures. Strenthens the absence of behavior in the future, ensures the behaviour does not repeat. Process of punishment: the occurrence of a beahviour. Is followed by a consequence: decrease in the future occurrence of the behavior. Both decreases the occurrence of the behaviour. Positive punishment : results in presentation of the aversive stimulus or event. Negative: results in removal of the reinforcing event or stimuli. The stimulus that follows the behavior that results in a decrease in the future probability of the behavior. When a punisher is delivered following a behavior, the behavior is less likely to occur (decreases) in the future.