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.

Explain the psychodynamic and behavioral perspectives on anxiety and phobias.

Acknowledge how specific experiences or objects can trigger anxiety disorders or phobias.

Understand the concept of compulsions as behaviors to reduce anxiety caused by obsessions.

Understand the criteria for diagnosing dissociative disorders.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

A concept in behavioral psychology where a behavior is strengthened or increased by following it with a positive outcome or reward.

Biofeedback

is a technique used to help individuals learn to control bodily processes normally thought to be involuntary, such as heart rate, using monitoring devices.

Brain Waves

Electrical impulses in the brain, measurable by EEG, that reflect different states of arousal, from deep sleep to intense concentration.

Medical Problems

Medical problems are health issues or conditions that require diagnosis, treatment, and management by healthcare professionals.