In a Situation in Which the Defendant May Have Committed

question 50

Multiple Choice

In a situation in which the defendant may have committed his or her first offense, the judge is more likely to issue a punishment of ________.

• A) probation
• B) community service
• C) temporary jail time
• D) a reduction in sentence
• E) absolution of crime

Understand the concepts of positive reinforcers and their effect on behavior strengthening.

Understand the principles of negative and positive reinforcement and their effects on behavior.

Distinguish between different types of reinforcers (primary, secondary, conditioned).

Identify the fundamentals of punishment and its effectiveness on behavior modification.

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