Which of the following statements is true regarding punishment?
A)The effect of punishment is often permanent.
B)Severe punishment creates fear but also genuine respect for authority
C)Punishment is the opposite of reinforcement.
D)Physical punishments are positive examples of punishment by application.

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Punishment is the opposite of reinforcement as reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again, while punishment decreases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again. The other options are not accurate. Punishment's effect is not always permanent, severe punishment can create fear but does not necessarily create genuine respect for authority, and physical punishment is an example of punishment by application, but it is not a positive example.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Punishment