For Punishment to Be Effective It Should Be

question 114

Multiple Choice

For punishment to be effective it should be

• A) initially weak and then increased in intensity.
• B) relatively mild.
• C) used only occasionally to keep the subject off guard.
• D) applied immediately after the undesirable behaviour.

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

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Nervous System

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Hormones

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Psychologists

Professionals who study mental processes and behavior in humans and animals.