Punishment Is Most Effective When It Is Given

question 38

Multiple Choice

Punishment is most effective when it is given

• A) immediately following the behaviour.
• B) after a long delay following the behaviour.
• C) on a variable schedule.
• D) after a short delay following the behaviour.

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Definitions:

Benzodiazepine

A class of psychoactive drugs known for their sedative and anxiolytic effects, often prescribed to treat anxiety, seizures, and insomnia.

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor

A class of medications used to treat depressive disorders by inhibiting the enzyme monoamine oxidase, thereby increasing the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.

Phenothiazine

A class of antipsychotic drugs used to treat psychiatric disorders by altering the actions of neurotransmitters in the brain.

Ataxic

Referring to ataxia, a neurological sign characterized by impaired balance or coordination, often due to damage to the brain, nerves, or muscles.