Punishment Is Generally More Effective When It Is

question 97

Multiple Choice

Punishment is generally more effective when it is:

• A) delivered intermittently rather than consistently.
• B) intense enough from the outset to suppress the target behavior.
• C) combined with negative reinforcement.
• D) delayed.

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