Regarding Punishment, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 340

Multiple Choice

Regarding punishment, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Punishment is a poor choice to use when teaching children to eat politely or during toilet training.
• B)People and situations associated with punishment often become feared or disliked.
• C)The use of punishment tends to significantly decrease aggressiveness in children.
• D)Intense punishment may permanently suppress responding, even for actions as basic as eating.

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Definitions:

Age of Majority

The legally defined age at which a person is considered an adult, with full legal rights and responsibilities.

Disaffirm

The legal act of rejecting or voiding a contract or agreement, especially used in contexts where one party is not legally competent to enter into a contract.

Contract

A contract is an official agreement among two or more individuals creating reciprocal legal duties that can be upheld in court.

Emancipated

The condition of being freed from legal, social, or political restrictions; commonly referring to a minor legally recognized as capable of acting as an adult.