Which strategy will NOT increase the effects of punishment?
A) making the punishment occur only on a partial, sporadic schedule
B) making the punishment consistent
C) pairing punishment of the wrong behavior with reinforcement of the correct behavior
D) having the punishment immediately follow the behavior it is meant to punish

Question

Which strategy will NOT increase the effects of punishment?
A) making the punishment occur only on a partial, sporadic schedule 
B) making the punishment consistent
C) pairing punishment of the wrong behavior with reinforcement of the correct behavior 
D) having the punishment immediately follow the behavior it is meant to punish

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Making the punishment occur only on a partial, sporadic schedule will not increase the effects of punishment as it can lead to confusion and unpredictability, making it difficult for the individual to associate the punishment with the behavior being punished. Consistency, pairing punishment with reinforcement of correct behavior, and having the punishment immediately follow the behavior are all strategies that can increase the effectiveness of punishment.

Which Strategy Will NOT Increase the Effects of Punishment