A Problem with the Use of Punishment Is That

question 459

Multiple Choice

A problem with the use of punishment is that

• A)it causes fear, frustration, anxiety, and encourages aggression.
• B)it has little or no power to actually suppress an undesirable response.
• C)negative reinforcement is superior to punishment for suppressing a response.
• D)once begun it cannot be withdrawn.

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Definitions:

Critical Thinking Skills

The capacity for objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

Critical Thinking Dispositions

A willingness or tendency to think critically, which involves analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to form a reasoned judgment.

Mental Set

A framework or mindset that shapes how an individual approaches and solves problems, influenced by past experiences and habits.

Functional Fixedness

A mental predisposition that constrains an individual to utilize an item solely in its conventional manner, thereby obstructing innovative thinking and problem resolution.