Three of the Following Are Recommended Practices When Using Punishment

question 47

Multiple Choice

Three of the following are recommended practices when using punishment to reduce an inappropriate behavior. Which one is not recommended?

• A) Punish the behavior each time it occurs.
• B) Describe the inappropriate behavior to the would-be offender in concrete terms.
• C) Change the environment to lessen the chances that the misbehavior will occur.
• D) Punish frequently to get the point across.

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