Which of the following statements regarding punishment is true?

A. Punishment does not always work.
B. The effectiveness of punishment depends solely on its force.
C. Punishment should be applied intermittently.
D. Punishment usually enhances the learning process.


Answer: A

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a. high; high b. high; low c. low; high d. low; low

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According to John Gottman, what is the most important predictor of marital satisfaction for both men and women?

a. Quality of the friendship b. Agreement on financial issues c. Similar spiritual beliefs d. Level of sexual satisfaction

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Ribosomes are the part of a cell that ____.

A. performs metabolic activities B. breaks down harmful chemicals C. transports proteins D. synthesizes new proteins

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