Threats of Severe Punishment Are NOT Likely to Change Behaviors

question 173

Multiple Choice

Threats of severe punishment are NOT likely to change behaviors in the absence of the person who punishes, because such severe threats provide __________.

• A) external justification for halting the undesirable behavior
• B) sufficient internal justification for halting the undesirable behavior
• C) a means to justify the problem behavior
• D) a large amount of cognitive dissonance

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Definitions:

Prevalence

The proportion of a population that is affected by a certain condition, disease, or characteristic at a specific time.

Psychological Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by significant disturbances in thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.

Population

The total number of organisms, humans, or objects of interest within a specified area or amongst a particular group being studied or counted.

Personally Distressing

Experiencing discomfort or distress on a personal level due to specific circumstances or conditions.