Punishment Is Often Ineffective

question 58

Multiple Choice

Punishment is often ineffective. Based on studies about the use of punishment, why is it typically ineffective?

• A) It fails to apply classical conditioning.
• B) It fails to use reinforcement as a means of discouraging the behaviour.
• C) It fails to teach children what they did wrong and what they should stop doing.
• D) It fails to teach children what to do in place of the behaviour being.

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Definitions:

X-linked Recessive

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