Punishment works best when it is
A)immediate and consistent.
B)delayed and mild.
C)inconsistent and mild.
D)delayed and intense.

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Punishment is most effective in changing behavior when it is immediate, so the individual can make a clear connection between their action and the consequence, and consistent, to reinforce the learning and expectation that the behavior will always lead to a negative outcome.

Punishment Works Best When It Is