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:

Aggressive Behavior

Any physical or verbal action intended to hurt or destroy, whether directed towards oneself or others.

Social Categorization

The cognitive process of classifying people into groups based on shared characteristics.

Own Groups

The social groups to which an individual feels they belong, often leading to favoritism toward group members and bias against outsiders.

Social Learning

A theory positing that people learn from one another, via observation, imitation, and modeling.