To Be Effective, Punishment Must Be Given

question 19

Multiple Choice

To be effective, punishment must be given

• A)contingently.
• B)intermittently.
• C)after a warning.
• D)as negative reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Instrumentality

In the context of motivation, it refers to the perceived relationship between performance and the attainment of desired outcomes.

Expectancy

The belief or anticipation about the likelihood of achieving a desired result or outcome.

Proximal Goals

Short-term, achievable objectives set as steps towards a larger goal, helping to maintain motivation and focus.

Distal Goals

Long-term objectives or aims that are not immediately achievable but are pursued over an extended period.