According to your textbook,which of the following represents a reason why punishment will not always be effective in reducing or preventing aggressive behavior?
A) Because punishments are never strong enough.
B) Because punishments are too time-consuming to administer.
C) Because aggressive acts are often a function of controlled processing.
D) Because some types aggressive acts are a function of impulsive responses to a situation.

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Aggressive acts that are impulsive responses to a situation may not be deterred by punishment because the behavior is not premeditated or controlled, making it less susceptible to the influence of potential consequences.

According to Your Textbook,which of the Following Represents a Reason