Perhaps the Biggest Limitation Associated with the Use of Punishment

question 55

Multiple Choice

Perhaps the biggest limitation associated with the use of punishment is that ________.

• A) behaviorists have not been able to identify consequences that are generally punishing
• B) it is almost always administered incorrectly
• C) alternatives to punishment are seldom available
• D) punishing only the specific behavior does not appear to reduce the frequency of that behavior

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