Which of the Following Is an Appropriate Recommendation for the Effective

question 195

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an appropriate recommendation for the effective use of punishment?

• A) Follow your instincts.Behavior that makes you very angry needs harsher punishment.
• B) After punishing someone,apologize and explain that it is for his or her own good.
• C) Be flexible.Often a threat or warning will accomplish the same goal as actual punishment.
• D) Don't overdo it.Harsh punishment can actually backfire and create more problems.

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Definitions:

Nondisjunction

Failure of chromosomes to separate properly during nuclear division.

Homologous Chromosomes

Pairs of chromosomes in a diploid organism that are similar in shape, size, and gene content.

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21, characterized by developmental delays, physical growth limitations, and distinctive facial features.

Chromosome 21

The smallest human chromosome, abnormalities in which can lead to Down syndrome.