Ms. Smythe keeps Eric after school whenever he swears in class. Even though Eric has been kept after school each day for the past three weeks, his swearing hasn't decreased at allin fact, it has steadily increased. Given what we know about the effects of punishment on behavior, Ms. Smythe should probably conclude that:
A) Her punishment is temporarily suppressing Eric's swearing.
B) The punishment is too severe.
C) Eric's swearing will decrease eventually.
D) Staying after school is reinforcing for Eric.
Question 2
Which one of the following statements is most accurate regarding psychological theories?
A) Theories have been proven to be true and no more research is needed.
B) Theories are continually modified as new data emerge.
C) Theories will eventually be replaced by physiological (brain-based) explanations of behavior.
D) Any single theory can be used to explain all aspects of human behavior.
Nursing school
Students in class
Hands-on class in a massage therapy program.
School can be discouraging and frustrating place for a child with a learning disability
High school students shopping at the mall
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