Which of the Following Statements About Punishment Is FALSE

question 112

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about punishment is FALSE?

• A)Punishment is most effective if it consistently follows a response.
• B)If punishment is intense, it may produce undesirable results, such as complete passivity or hostility.
• C)The effects of punishment are often temporary.
• D)Punishment is the most effective way to teach or promote new behaviors that are more desirable or appropriate.

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Definitions:

Indifference Map

A graph representing a set of indifference curves to illustrate consumer preferences for different combinations of goods, assuming equal satisfaction.

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The total satisfaction received from consuming a particular quantity of goods or services.

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Budget Line

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