Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True

question 194

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

• A) After repeatedly punishing a child,she may choose to avoid you altogether.
• B) After repeated punishments,the person who has been punished may become more aggressive towards the punisher.
• C) The punisher may be reinforced when the behavior ceases,which in turn increases the frequency of the punishing behavior.
• D) Punishment is clearly accepted as a safe and effective way to reduce undesirable behaviors.

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Definitions:

Level Of Needs

Typically refers to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which categorizes human needs into five levels from basic (e.g., physiological) to high-level (e.g., self-actualization) needs.

Hierarchy Of Needs

The Hierarchy of Needs is a framework suggesting people are motivated to fulfill basic needs before moving on to more advanced needs, a concept integral to understanding human motivation.

Motivation

Motivation refers to the internal or external forces that stimulate desire and energy in people to be continually interested and committed to a job, role, or subject to achieve a goal.

Self-Actualization Needs

Self-actualization needs represent the highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs, referring to the fulfillment of personal potential and self-development pursuits.