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:

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a handbook used by healthcare professionals as a guide to diagnosing mental disorders.

Ecological Systems Theory

A theory that emphasizes the complex interactions between individuals and their environments across multiple levels of influence.

Microsystem Structures

The smallest, immediate environments in which people operate, such as family, school, and work settings, and their impact on the individual's development.

Evidence-Based Assessment

The selection and use of assessment methods and tools that are grounded in scientific research to evaluate psychological symptoms and issues.