Asked by Michael Montecalvo on Jul 16, 2024
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Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with the use of punishment?
A) Punishment generally produces no short-term results.
B) Punishment does not extinguish an undesirable behavior, but rather it suppresses that behavior.
C) Punishment can lead to aggression.
D) Punishment indicates that a behavior is unacceptable but does not help a person develop an appropriate behavior.
Punishment
A consequence that diminishes the frequency of the behavior it follows, often used in the context of behavior modification.
Aggression
Behavior intended to harm or intimidate others, which can be physical, verbal, or non-verbal.
Suppresses
The act of consciously or unconsciously holding back, restraining, or reducing a response, emotion, or biological process.
- Capture the concept of the effects and applications of punishment, evidencing its differentiation from negative reinforcement.
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Michael SmithJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Punishment can often produce short-term results, but the long-term effects may not be desirable. Therefore, A is not a problem associated with the use of punishment. The other options are well-established problems associated with punishment.
Learning Objectives
- Capture the concept of the effects and applications of punishment, evidencing its differentiation from negative reinforcement.