CBT: punishment

In behavior therapy this term applies to procedures for reducing undesired behavior through withdrawal of positive reinforcers or imposing aversive stimuli.

Also: negative reinforcer

Adapted with permission from the work of psychologist Jeanette J Chen, PhD

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