Explain what must be necessary for punishment to be effective

What will be an ideal response?


* The punisher should be delivered or taken away immediately after the response that is to be eliminated.
* The punisher should be strong enough to make a difference.
* The punishment should be administered after each and every undesired response.
* There should not be unauthorized escape from the punisher.
* If you use punishment, you should be prepared for the likelihood of aggressive responding.
* Provide the subject with an alternative desired behavior that can replace the punished behavior.

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