Punishment, whether positive or negative, __________ the likelihood of a response
A)constantly gives
B)changes
C)decreases
D)increases
Would it be C?
In your previous example, punishment increased a response.
I don't believe that punishment can be positive, using the usual definitions. Do you mean reinforcement?
Yes, the correct answer is C) decreases.
To arrive at this answer, we can use our understanding of conditioning and the effect of punishment. The question is asking how punishment, whether positive or negative, influences the likelihood of a response.
In psychology, punishment refers to the application of an aversive stimulus or the removal of a pleasant stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a particular behavior occurring again in the future. It works by associating the undesirable behavior with a negative consequence, making it less likely to be repeated.
Positive punishment refers to the addition of an aversive stimulus, while negative punishment involves the removal of a pleasant stimulus. Regardless of type, punishment aims to decrease the likelihood of a response occurring.
Based on this understanding, we can conclude that punishment, both positive and negative, decreases the likelihood of a response. Therefore, the correct answer is C) decreases.