Regarding the Use of Punishment with Children, Which of the Following

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Multiple Choice

Regarding the use of punishment with children, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)If punishment is used at all, it should always be mild.
• B)Punishment works best when it produces actions incompatible with the response.
• C)Response cost or scolding usually work best for older children and teenagers.
• D)Punishment is effective in teaching new behaviors and in indicating what the "right" response is.

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