Punishment Will Be Less Effective in Suppressing a Child's Behavior

question 80

Multiple Choice

Punishment will be less effective in suppressing a child's behavior if

• A) it occurs quickly after the punished response.
• B) it always occurs after the punished response.
• C) the child being punished has an alternative way of getting reinforcement.
• D) it is the only attention the child ever receives.

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Definitions:

Ventricles

Hollow chambers within the brain that produce cerebrospinal fluid, or within the heart that pump blood throughout the body.

ECG

An abbreviation for Electrocardiogram, a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to show whether it is working normally.

Electrodes

Conductive materials that can be used to detect electrical signals or deliver electrical stimulation in various applications.

Isoelectric Line

The baseline of the electrocardiogram (ECG) where no electrical activity is recorded, representing the period between heartbeats.