ACFE Exam CFE-Fraud-Prevention-and-Deterrence Topic 2 Question 61 Discussion

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Question #: 61
Topic #: 2

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According to behaviorists such as B. F. Skinner, which of the following scenarios is MOST LIKELY to occur when an undesired behavior is punished?

AThe behavior will return when punishment ceases

BThe behavior will be permanently suppressed

CThe behavior will occur more frequently.

DThe behavior will not be affected by the punishment

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Suggested Answer: B

by Benton at Feb 05, 2023, 03:54 AM

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Gregg

7 days ago

But what if the punishment is severe enough to permanently suppress the behavior?

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Arthur

11 days ago

I agree with Julio, because that's what B. F. Skinner's theory suggests.

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Option A seems like the obvious choice here. Behaviorists like Skinner have shown that punishment often leads to the behavior returning once the punishment stops. Suppressing a behavior for good is much harder.

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Julio

17 days ago

I think the behavior will return when punishment ceases.

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