Punishment Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

Punishment is:

• A) applying an aversive stimulus to decrease a behavior.
• B) a synonym for negative reinforcement.
• C) usually a highly effective method of change.
• D) never necessary when dealing with children.

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Definitions:

Ostracism

The social exclusion of individuals or groups by wider society or smaller groups within it.

Ridicule

The act of mocking, deriding, or making fun of someone or something, often with the intent to belittle or demean.

Bureaucratic Inertia

The tendency of bureaucratic organizations to resist change and continue with established procedures, even in the face of new challenges or needs.

Sociological Criticism

Analyzing and critiquing social phenomena from a sociological perspective, often questioning underlying societal norms and structures.