Which Statement Is TRUE Regarding Punishment Compared to Reinforcement

question 136

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE regarding punishment compared to reinforcement?

• A) Punishment is usually a more effective method of creating desired behavior.
• B) Punishment often only has temporary effects.
• C) Punishment has the ability to teach correct behavior.
• D) Punishment has been shown to be more effective in creating the motivation to exhibit appropriate behavior.

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Definitions:

Occipital Lobe

The region of the cerebral cortex located at the back of the brain, responsible for processing visual information.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, responsible for decision-making, problem-solving, and regulating behavior.

Visually Complex

Referring to images, environments, or scenes that contain a large amount of visual elements or intricate details.

Paying Attention

The process of focusing cognitive resources on a specific aspect of the environment while ignoring other perceivable information.