Why Does Fear Caused by Punishment Make the Punishment Ineffective

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Multiple Choice

Why does fear caused by punishment make the punishment ineffective in changing behavior?

• A) Fear leads the child to forget the behavior that was punished.
• B) Fear produces resentment that makes the child rebellious and disobedient.
• C) Fear interferes with the child's ability to learn from the punishment.
• D) The use of punishment negates the possibility of using reinforcement in similar situations in the future.

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