Psych 216 test 3

Punishment is defined as any consequence that __________ the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

The primary aim of punishment is to modify ______.

Positive punishment involves adding an _____ stimulus to reduce a behavior.

Negative punishment refers to the ________ of a pleasant stimulus to decrease a behavior.

In educational settings, techniques like detention or verbal reprimands aim to curtail __________ behavior.

A natural consequence allows an individual to experience the __________ consequences of their behavior.

A case study found that children displaying aggressive behaviors showed a decrease when their

_________ toy was removed.

Research shows that using ________ reinforcement often proves more effective for long-term behavior change than punishment.

Excessive punishment in parenting may lead to rebellion rather than ________ among children.

The American Psychological Association advocates for non-aversive ______ techniques in educational settings.