Punishment Alone Works Better Than Punishment Combined with Reinforcement of the Desired

question 173

True/False

Punishment alone works better than punishment combined with reinforcement of the desired behavior.

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Definitions:

Stand and Deliver

A phrase often used to demand that someone stops and submits to the speaker's demands, popularly known due to its historical context in robbery but also the title of a film about an inspiring high school teacher.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecies

A phenomenon where a belief or expectation, correct or incorrect, affects a person's behavior in such a way that it influences the outcome to conform to the prediction.

Educational Failure

The inability to achieve a desired or required level of academic performance or the non-achievement of educational goals.

High-Ability Classes

Educational tracks or programs designed for students who demonstrate above-average abilities or skills in certain areas.