According to social learning theory, punishment is most effective in ensuring that a child will not violate an adult's prohibition if punishment occurs
a. just after the child violates the prohibition.
b. while the child is violating the prohibition.
c. after the child has violated the prohibition twice.
d. after the child shows repeated violations of the prohibition.
A
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