Which of the following is a disadvantage of punishment?
A. It does not provide an opportunity to reinforce a person for subsequently behaving in a more desirable way.
B. It is ineffective if an individual is able to leave the setting in which the punishment is being given.
C. It tends to change behavior very slowly.
D. It is ineffective if it is delivered immediately after the undesirable behavior.
Answer: B
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