Which of the following best describes Skinner’s view of punishment?

a. Punishment differs from reinforcement only in terms of the direction of behavioral change it produces.
b. Punishment should be avoided at all costs.
c. Punishment is vastly different from reinforcement in its long-term impact.
d. Punishment is most effective when severe and frequent.


C

Psychology

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____ is a research design that involves having subjects carry wristwatch beepers and then beeping them randomly during the day so that they can record their thoughts, feelings, and behavior

Experience Sampling Method || Random Access Method || Periodic Questioning Method || Experiential Survey Method || || ||

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A) group polarization B) transactive memory C) groupthink D) social loafing

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Psychology