Multiple choice

Which of the following statements about punishment is FALSE?

  1. Punishment teaches new responses.

  2. Punishment temporarily suppresses a response.

  3. Punishment may permanently suppress a response.

  4. Punishment applies an aversive event.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Punishment primarily suppresses behavior temporarily rather than teaching new responses. It doesn't show what should be done instead - it only indicates what should stop. Teaching new appropriate behaviors requires reinforcement or other positive approaches. Options B, C, and D describe true statements about punishment.

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