Punishers that have to be used repeatedly indicate:
A) That they should be gradually intensified and their use continued
B) That they are ineffective and should be discontinued
C) That they are doing their job and should be continued
D) That while they are effective they should be discontinued

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Punishers that require repeated use to modify behavior indicate their ineffectiveness. Effective punishment should lead to a decrease in the unwanted behavior, thus reducing the need for its continued application. If a punisher does not decrease the behavior it is meant to discourage, it suggests that it is not effectively serving its intended purpose, and alternative strategies should be considered.

Punishers That Have to Be Used Repeatedly Indicate