Thomas yells at his daughter Candace for soiling her pants. He also threatens to spank her if she ever does it again. Next week, she soils her pants again. According to studies on punishment, why did Thomas' approach fail?
Answer: The punishment did not tell her how to change her behavior.
You might also like to view...
An interview for substance abuse that goes beyond just getting information regarding the problem, and provides empathy, support, and sets specific treatment goals would be a
a. rational emotive treatment. b. personal challenge and support interview. c. meaningless and futile effort. d. motivational interview.
The human male produces about ____
a. 100 million sperm per day c. 300 million sperm per day b. 200 million sperm per day d. 400 million sperm per day
Which is the correct sequence?
(a) arousal response-exhaustion-resistance (b) arousal response-resistance-exhaustion (c) resistance-arousal response-exhaustion (d) resistance-exhaustion-arousal response (e) any of the above, depending on the nature of the stress and on individual differences in reaction to stress
Which statement best indicates that older men and women tend to be tied to the gender-role standards of theirhistorical cohort?
A. Today's older women believe that the only kinds of relationships possible between men and women areromantic. B. Many very old women have friendships with very old men. C. Older women enjoy having the opportunity to date again. D. Very old men prefer to "play the field" when they become widowers.