Which of the following statements is true regarding punishment?
A) The effect of punishment is often temporary.
B) Severe punishment creates fear and anger.
C) Punishment is the opposite of reinforcement.
D) All of these statements are true.

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- A is true because the effect of punishment tends to decrease over time as the behavior is no longer reinforced by the punishment.
- B is true because severe punishment can create negative emotions such as fear, anger, or resentment, which may cause the punished behavior to persist or escalate. 
- C is true because punishment involves decreasing the likelihood of a behavior, whereas reinforcement involves increasing the likelihood of a behavior. Therefore, they are opposite processes.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Punishment