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:

Photoreceptors

Cells in the retina of the eye that respond to light, initiating the process of visual perception.

Optic Nerve

A cranial nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.

Auditory Cortex

Portion of the cerebral cortex that is responsible for the conscious sensation of sound; in the dorsal portion of the temporal lobe within the lateral fissure and on the superolateral surface of the temporal lobe.

Vestibulocochlear Nerve

The eighth cranial nerve that transmits sound and equilibrium (balance) information from the inner ear to the brain.