In Skinner's study, rats were punished when they pressed a bar for food. From the results, Skinner concluded that punishment is ineffective in the long run. What would be a more accurate conclusion?
a. Punishment is ineffective if no other response is available
b. Punishment is ineffective if it occurs too rapidly.
c. Punishment is ineffective if it is too intense.
d. Punishment is ineffective at the time, but it exerts stronger effects later.
a
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