When Researchers Conclude That Punishment Has "Generalized Inhibiting Effect," What

question 81

Multiple Choice

When researchers conclude that punishment has "generalized inhibiting effect," what does that mean?

• A) The person delivering the punishment actually experiences negative reinforcement.
• B) Punishing for one negative behavior generalizes to other negative behaviors.
• C) Most behaviors tend to stop after punishment,including the positive behaviors.
• D) We begin to dislike those individuals who deliver the punishment.

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