Punishment Is Most Effective When It Is Given

question 38

Multiple Choice

Punishment is most effective when it is given

• A) immediately following the behaviour.
• B) after a long delay following the behaviour.
• C) on a variable schedule.
• D) after a short delay following the behaviour.

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Definitions:

Non-normative Behavior

refers to actions or behaviors that do not conform to the typical or expected standards or norms of a society or community.

Dispositional Characteristics

Refers to traits, temperaments, or personality attributes that are inherent in an individual.

Dispositional Attribution

The explanation of an individual's behavior as being caused by internal characteristics that reside within the individual, as opposed to situational factors.

Social Desirability

The tendency of respondents to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others, often leading to bias in surveys or experiments.