Undesirable Consequences

Definition

Undesirable consequences refer to negative outcomes or punishments that decrease the likelihood of a behavior occurring again in the future. They can be anything from physical discomfort to social disapproval.

Related terms

Punishment:

Punishment is an aversive consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior happening again. It involves applying or removing something unpleasant in response to the behavior.

Negative Reinforcement:

Negative reinforcement refers to removing an undesirable stimulus after a behavior occurs, which increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Extinction:

Extinction happens when a previously reinforced behavior is no longer followed by any kind of consequence, leading to a decrease in the frequency of that behavior.