Which of the Following Statements About Punishment Is FALSE

question 257

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:

Negligent Driving

The act of operating a vehicle in a careless or unsafe manner, resulting in potential harm to others.

Swerved

To suddenly change direction, often to avoid a collision or obstacle.

Avoid

In legal terms, to nullify or declare a contract void and unenforceable, as if it never existed.

Reasonable Person

A legal standard used to determine how an average person would responsibly act in certain circumstances.