Which of the following would NOT result in an increase in the effectiveness of punishment?
A) lengthening the delay between the response and the punishment
B) increasing the intensity of the punishment
C) providing the subject with an alternative response that will lead to the desired reinforcer
D) making the punishment more consistent

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Lengthening the delay between the response and the punishment would decrease the effectiveness of punishment, as the subject may not associate the punishment with their behavior and therefore not modify their behavior in the future.

Which of the Following Would NOT Result in an Increase