Term ID: T5661

Unconditioned Punishment

/unconditioned-punishment/
Naturally aversive stimuli that decrease behavior without requiring prior learning or association.
Example: Physical pain or loud noises that automatically reduce likelihood of behaviors that produce them.

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Reference: Skinner (1953)