Which of the Following Is True About Punishment and Extinction

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about punishment and extinction strategies?

• A) Both of these strategies weaken or eliminate undesirable behaviors.
• B) Both of these strategies strengthen desirable behavior by making a desirable consequence contingent on its occurrence.
• C) Both of these strategies make the removal of a pleasant consequence contingent on its performance.
• D) Both of these strategies strengthen desirable behavior when it occurs.
• E) Both of these strategies make an unpleasant consequence contingent on its occurrence.

---

Definitions:

Homicide

The act of one human killing another, a serious crime that can have wide-reaching social and legal implications.

Causes Of Death

The underlying reasons or diseases that ultimately lead to an individual's death, often categorized statistically for public health purposes.

Older People

Refers to individuals who are in the later stages of their life, often considered to be ages 65 and above.

Younger People

Individuals in the early stages of life, often characterized by higher physical energy, growth, and development compared to older adults.