Question

Tommy pets a strange dog and is immediately bitten. in behavior modification, getting bitten is referred to as the ______________ for the behavior of petting the dog.​

a. ​reinforcement
b. ​punishment
c. ​consequence
d. ​antecedent

Answer 1

C. Consequence

Explanation: A consequence immediately follows a behavior. Punishment is a consequence that reduces the likelihood of the behavior repeating. Reinforcement is a consequence that increases the likelihood of the behavior repeating. Antecedent is the situation or stimulus before a target behavior.

Answer 2

Consequence I'm pretty sure!