In Skinner's study,rats were punished when they pressed a bar for food.From the results,Skinner concluded that punishment is ineffective in the long run.What would be a more accurate conclusion?
A)Punishment is ineffective if no other response is available.
B)Punishment is ineffective if it occurs too rapidly.
C)Punishment is ineffective if it is too intense.
D)Punishment is ineffective at the time, but it exerts stronger effects later.

Question

In Skinner's study,rats were punished when they pressed a bar for food.From the results,Skinner concluded that punishment is ineffective in the long run.What would be a more accurate conclusion?​
A)Punishment is ineffective if no other response is available.
B)Punishment is ineffective if it occurs too rapidly.​
C)Punishment is ineffective if it is too intense.​
D)Punishment is ineffective at the time, but it exerts stronger effects later.​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Punishment can be ineffective if the subject does not have an alternative behavior to achieve the desired outcome, as seen in Skinner's study where rats had no other way to obtain food except through the punished behavior.

In Skinner's Study,rats Were Punished When They Pressed a Bar