Punishing a Child's Misbehavior Only Occasionally When It Occurs May

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Multiple Choice

Punishing a child's misbehavior only occasionally when it occurs may mean that the behavior is actually being reinforced on a partial schedule because the child is able to "get away" with doing the behavior some of the time. This program of punishment would then have the result of making the ____.

• A) misbehavior more resistant to extinction
• B) misbehavior less resistant to extinction
• C) person doing the punishing do it less often
• D) person doing the punishing do it more often

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Definitions:

Neural Connections

The links formed between neurons in the brain through which they communicate with each other, facilitating thoughts, actions, and sensations.

Activities

Tasks or actions that are undertaken, often for enjoyment, learning, or achieving a goal.

REM Sleep

refers to a unique phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, where the brain is active and dreams occur, but the body remains essentially paralyzed.

Adult

An individual who has reached maturity or the legal age of majority, typically recognized by society and law as responsible and self-sufficient.