Punishment is generally more effective when it is:
A) delivered intermittently rather than consistently.
B) intense enough from the outset to suppress the target behavior.
C) combined with negative reinforcement.
D) delayed.

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Punishment is more effective when it is intense enough from the outset to suppress the target behavior, as this creates a strong association between the behavior and the negative consequence, leading to quicker cessation of the unwanted behavior.

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