Regarding the basic tools a person has available to control simple learning, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Reinforcement strengthens responses.
B)Non-reinforcement causes responses to extinguish.
C)Punishment suppresses responses.
D)The three basic tools work best when used independent of each other.

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The three basic tools (reinforcement, non-reinforcement, and punishment) are most effective when used in conjunction with each other, rather than independently. For example, reinforcement can be used to strengthen desired behaviors, while punishment can be used to suppress undesirable behaviors. Non-reinforcement can be used to eliminate unwanted behaviors altogether. Therefore, statement D is false.

Regarding the Basic Tools a Person Has Available to Control