For Punishment to Work (I

question 59

Multiple Choice

For punishment to work (i.e., to weaken the frequency of undesirable behaviors without creating a backlash) , the punishment must be strong enough to stop the undesired behavior and must be administered___________ .

• A) subjectively
• B) physiologically
• C) consistently, contingently, and quickly
• D) through need deprivation
• E) at variable intervals

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Definitions:

Survival Value

The extent to which a trait, behavior, or adaptation contributes to the survival and reproductive success of an organism.

Evolutionary Significance

The importance of traits, behaviors, or structures in terms of their contribution to an organism's survival and reproduction.

Negative Emotions

Unpleasant responses to potential threats or dangers, including subjective states like sadness, disgust, anger, guilt, and fear.

Fight or Flight

A physiological response to perceived threat or harm, preparing the body to either confront or avoid danger.