Each of the following makes punishment more effective except when it is ________.
A) swift
B) arbitrary
C) sufficient
D) consistent

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The effectiveness of punishment is reduced when it is arbitrary, meaning that it is not clearly related to the behavior being punished or is applied inconsistently. Therefore, choices A, C, and D all make punishment more effective by ensuring that it is timely, proportionate, and consistently applied.

Each of the Following Makes Punishment More Effective Except When