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What does ADDS stand for in the context of positive punishment?

Addition of a desirable stimulus

Attention deficit disorder syndrome

Addition of an adversive stimulus

The acronym ADDS stands for the Addition of an Aversive Stimulus in the context of positive punishment. This refers to the act of adding a negative consequence in response to a behavior in order to decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring again. Options A and D are incorrect because they suggest the addition of a desirable or alternative stimulus, which would be a form of reinforcement rather than punishment. Option B is incorrect because it refers to a completely different concept unrelated to punishment.

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