Question 1

Punishment is most effective if:

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A)   it immediately precedes the operant.
B)   it consistently follows the operant.
C)   it occasionally follows the operant.
D)   there is considerable delay between the operant and the punishment.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Julie always pays her electric bill on time each month to avoid incurring a late charge. Using operant conditioning terms, Julie's behavior is being maintained by positive reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Learning

Punishment is most effective if:

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Julie always pays her electric bill on time each month to avoid incurring a late charge. Using operant conditioning terms, Julie's behavior is being maintained by positive reinforcement.

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Punishment is most effective if:

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Julie always pays her electric bill on time each month to avoid incurring a late charge. Using operant conditioning terms, Julie's behavior is being maintained by positive reinforcement.

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