Regarding the Effects of Severe, Intense Punishment, Which of the Following

question 197

Multiple Choice

Regarding the effects of severe, intense punishment, which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)Severe punishment slows the rate of responding, but does not eliminate it.
• B)Severe punishment can permanently suppress responding, even for actions as basic as eating.
• C)Severe punishment will dramatically increase the rate of responding.
• D)Severe punishment will not change the rate of responding even temporarily.

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