ABA glossary
Unconditioned punisher
Also called primary punisher
Definition
A stimulus that functions as a punisher without any prior learning, such as pain or extreme temperature; also called a primary punisher.
Example from a session
A painful sting from a bee decreases reaching into the hive.
Can you spot unconditioned punisher in a scenario?
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