Which of the Following Statements Is Not Correct

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not correct?

• A) Punishment does not teach appropriate behaviors.
• B) To be effective, punishment must be delivered immediately and consistently.
• C) Punishment can have negative side effects, such as creating negative associations through classical conditioning.
• D) In most cases, punishment is the most effective way to reduce an unwanted behavior.

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Definitions:

First Law

Without a specific context, "First Law" could refer to various foundational laws in different fields, such as Newton's First Law of motion that states an object will remain at rest or in uniform motion in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force.

Allosteric Regulator

A molecule that binds to an enzyme at a site other than the active site, thereby modifying the enzyme's activity.

Catalyst

A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed or altered permanently in the process.

Semipermeable Membrane

A type of membrane that allows certain molecules or ions to pass through by diffusion but not others.