Regarding the effect of mild punishment, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A)Mild punishment slows the rate of responding but does not eliminate it.
B)Mild punishment stops the rate of responding completely.
C)Mild punishment will dramatically increase the rate of responding.
D)Mild punishment will not change the rate of responding, even temporarily.

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Mild punishment can slow down the rate at which a behavior occurs because it introduces a negative consequence for that behavior, but it is typically not severe enough to completely stop the behavior from happening.

Regarding the Effect of Mild Punishment, Which of the Following