Stopping, in the context of behavior, refers to the process of eliminating or ceasing a negative stimulus or event that strengthens a particular behavior.
This term refers to strengthening a behavior by removing or avoiding an aversive stimulus.
Escape Conditioning: This is when an individual learns to engage in specific behaviors to terminate or escape from an unpleasant situation.
Avoidance Conditioning: This occurs when an individual learns to engage in specific behaviors to prevent or avoid encountering an aversive stimulus.