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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