Which of the following is not a disadvantage of punishment?
A. Punishment does not "erase" the undesirable behavior that caused it.
B. Punishment is often ineffective if it is not delivered immediately after the inappropriate behavior it is meant to discourage.
C. Punishment can produce unwanted side effects, such as fearing the person who administered it.
D. Punishment suppresses autonomic arousal.
Answer: D
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