Which of the Following Is True of Punishment

question 122

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of punishment?

• A) Punishment can involve the application of an aversive stimulus.
• B) Punishment must be used consistently in order to be effective.
• C) Aggression can be produced by punishment.
• D) Punishment interferes with the learning of new and better behaviors.
• E) All of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Ingroups

social groups with which an individual identifies and feels a sense of belonging, often in contrast to outgroups, which are those perceived as different or outside.

Outgroups

Groups of people that one does not identify with or belong to, often perceived as different or opposed to one's own group (ingroup).

Discrimination

Unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice.

Arabs

A linguistic and cultural ethnic group originating from the Arabian Peninsula and neighboring territories, speaking Arabic as their native language.