Which of the following is an appropriate recommendation for the effective use of punishment?
A. Follow your instincts. Behavior that makes you very angry needs harsher punishment.
B. After punishing someone, apologize and explain that it is for his or her own good.
C. Be flexible. Often a threat or warning will accomplish the same goal as actual punishment.
D. Don’t overdo it. Harsh punishment can actually backfire and create more problems.
Answer:D
Which of the following is an appropriate recommendation for the effective use of punishment?
A. Follow your instincts. Behavior that makes you very angry needs harsher punishment. B. After punishing someone, apologize and explain that it is for his or her own good. C. Be flexible. Often a threat or warning will accomplish the same goal as actual punishment. D. Don’t overdo it. Harsh punishment can actually backfire and create more problems.