Multiple choice

Punishment is the most effective in suppressing behaviour when it is

  1. immediate, consistent and intense

  2. delayed, consistent and mild

  3. immediate, consistent and mild

  4. delayed, inconsistent and intense
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Explanation

Punishment is most effective when it is immediate, consistent, and intense enough to discourage the behavior. Delayed or inconsistent punishment fails to create a strong association between the behavior and the negative consequence.

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