Which table shows a function that is decreasing only over the interval (–1, ∞)?

The table to the farthest right.

Explanation:

The interval (-1, ∞) represents x-values anywhere from -1 and higher.  

As such, you are looking for a table with y-values that decrease as the x-values increase.

Starting from -1 -

The first option: -5, -2, -1, 2. This is increasing.

The second option: -7, -6, 1, -1. This increases from -7 to -6 to 1.

The third option: -1, 2, 1, -6. This increases from -1 to 2.

The fourth option: 1, 0, -4, -8. This decreases across all coordinates in the range specified.

the answer to the question is punishment. or more specifically, positive punishment.

positive punishment occurs when a behavior is given a negative consequence for the individual doing the behavior.

sara no longer wants to ask questions (the behavior) because she is ridiculed by mr. smith (the punishment).

reinforcement is inaccurate because reinforcement always gives positive consequences for the individual doing the behavior, be it by introducing a pleasant consequence or removing an unpleasant one.