When using punishment to teach a person that a response is wrong, one should
A)also reward an alternate, desired response.
B)use a strong punisher to make it effective.
C)make the punisher non-contingent on the undesirable behavior.
D)impose a sense of danger to strengthen the effectiveness of the punishment.

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While punishment may temporarily stop the undesired behavior, it may not necessarily teach the person what the correct behavior is. Reinforcing an alternative, desired response, helps the person learn what they should do instead. This can lead to more long-term behavior change.

When Using Punishment to Teach a Person That a Response