The Old Saying, "The Punishment Should Fit the Crime," Is

question 37

Multiple Choice

The old saying, "The punishment should fit the crime," is most fitting for which of the following concepts

• A)Specific deterrence
• B)Incapacitation
• C)Retribution and Just Desserts
• D)General deterrence

Describe the principles of reinforcement schedules and their effects on behavior in operant conditioning.

Identify and distinguish between different types of reinforcements and their applications in shaping behavior.

Recognize the role and application of stimulus control in both operant and classical conditioning.

Understand higher order conditioning and its implications for complex behavior learning.

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Definitions:

Functionalism

A theory in psychology that focuses on the purpose mental processes serve in enabling people to adapt to their environment.

Career Setting

The environment or context in which an individual's professional life develops, including the type of work, the industry, and the organizational culture.

Psychologist

A professional who studies mental processes and behaviors, often specializing in research, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders.

Behaviour Modification

Behaviour Modification involves changing specific unwanted behaviors using principles of learning, such as reinforcement and punishment.