The major goal of punishment is to:

a. increase the chance of a behavior being repeated.
b. follow behaviors with positive consequences.
c. decrease the chances of a behavior being repeated.
d. teach individuals why the behavior was wrong.

c

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When you don't like tripe for dinner but you do like ice cream for dessert, what principle

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