Punishment Is MOST Effective

question 68

Multiple Choice

Punishment is MOST effective

• A) in most circumstances.
• B) when it occurs immediately after the undesired behavior.
• C) when it is mildly aversive.
• D) in surprisingly few situations.
• E) when it uses physical discipline.

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