When researchers conclude that punishment has “generalized inhibiting effect,” what does that mean?
A. The person delivering the punishment actually experiences negative reinforcement.
B. Punishing for one negative behavior generalizes to other negative behaviors.
C. Most behaviors tend to stop after punishment, including the positive behaviors.
D. We begin to dislike those individuals who deliver the punishment.
Answer:C
When researchers conclude that punishment has “generalized inhibiting effect,” what does that mean?
A. The person delivering the punishment actually experiences negative reinforcement. B. Punishing for one negative behavior generalizes to other negative behaviors. C. Most behaviors tend to stop after punishment, including the positive behaviors. D. We begin to dislike those individuals who deliver the punishment.