If You Wish to Quickly and Permanently Suppress a Behavior

question 8

Multiple Choice

If you wish to quickly and permanently suppress a behavior through the use of punishment, you should

• A)initially use mildly aversive stimuli.
• B)initially use aversive stimuli of short duration.
• C)initially use strong and longer aversive stimulation.
• D)use mild aversive stimulation and progress to stronger stimuli.

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Definitions:

Self-Esteem

Refers to an individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth and value.

Dependent

Relating to a variable in an experiment or study whose value depends on that of another.

Deflector

An individual who consistently diverts attention or conversation away from a specific topic, thought, or emotion.

Introjector

An individual who unconsciously adopts the ideas, attitudes, or behaviors of others as part of their own self without critical examination.