Question

when a desirable stimulus is removed following a behavior, ____ has occurred.

a. positive punishment
b. negative punishment
c. positive reinforcement
d. negative reinforcement

Explanation:

Positive punishment adds an aversive stimulus. Negative punishment removes a desirable stimulus. Positive reinforcement adds a desirable stimulus. Negative reinforcement removes an aversive stimulus. Since a desirable stimulus is removed following a behavior, it's negative punishment.

Answer:

B. negative punishment