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Which of the following is an example of conditioned punishment?
Suggested Answer: C
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39 comments · newest first
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Paulina
11 months ago
A slap for grabbing? That's definitely punishment too!
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Carmen
11 months ago
Lemon juice for a baby? That sounds harsh!
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Gilbert
12 months ago
Wait, isn't C also a form of punishment?
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Letha
12 months ago
I agree, D fits the definition perfectly!
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Melissa
12 months ago
Option D is a clear example of conditioned punishment.
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Marguerita
1 year ago
I feel like option C is a classic example of punishment, but I’m not sure if it fits the definition of conditioned punishment specifically.
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Shawnna
1 year ago
I’m a bit confused about the difference between conditioned punishment and just regular punishment. Does it have to be learned behavior?
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Janey
1 year ago
I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think option D might be the best example since it involves a verbal reprimand.
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Sheldon
1 year ago
I think conditioned punishment is when a behavior is followed by a negative consequence, but I'm not sure if it applies to all the options here.
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Kallie
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is 2 cores, but I'll double-check the details just to be sure.
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Elmer
1 year ago
I think the key here is to focus on the "first line of defense" part of the question. That's likely referring to the primary responsibility of the people/processes closest to the day-to-day operations, so I'll be looking for an answer that reflects that.
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Venita
1 year ago
I'm a little confused. Is there anything about the way the poems were published that could affect the copyright issue? I want to make sure I understand this fully before answering.
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Roxanne
1 year ago
Wait, is it primary, secondary, primary? I remember something about having two distinct types of cloud storage, but I'm a bit hazy on the exact terms.
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Isabella
1 year ago
Wow, these are all pretty interesting examples. I'd have to say that A is the correct answer, though. The hard hand slap is a classic conditioned punishment to discourage grabbing the stimulus materials.
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Noemi
1 year ago
I see your point, but I still think A is the best example in this case.
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Anthony
1 year ago
I think B could also be a valid example, with the spray of lemon juice after gagging.
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Dahlia
1 year ago
I agree, A is a good example of conditioned punishment.
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Elbert
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm torn between B and C. Both seem like textbook examples of conditioned punishment, but I think I'll go with C. That poor toddler is going to remember that shock for a long time!
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Ezekiel
1 year ago
C) A toddler sticks his finger in a power outlet and receives a shock. He is likely to never touch an outlet again.
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Tamra
1 year ago
User1: It's a powerful way to learn to avoid dangerous situations.
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Wava
1 year ago
B) A failure-to-thrive baby receives a spray of lemon juice in the mouth after gagging. She is less likely to gag, and subsequently ruminate, in the future.
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Malcom
1 year ago
User2: Yeah, that shock will definitely make the toddler think twice before touching an outlet again.
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Andree
1 year ago
User1: I agree, C seems like a clear example of conditioned punishment.
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Yuriko
1 year ago
A) Larry grabbed for the stimulus materials during therapy and receives a hard hand slap. He is less likely to grab for stimulus materials in the future.
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Merissa
1 year ago
Okay, let's see here... I'm going to have to go with B. The lemon juice in the baby's mouth is a pretty clear-cut case of conditioned punishment. Gotta love that sour taste as a deterrent!
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Carman
1 year ago
D) Lucy speaks out in class without raising her hand. The teacher reprimands her verbally. Lucy is less likely to speak without raising her hand in the future.
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Weldon
1 year ago
C) A toddler sticks his finger in a power outlet and receives a shock. He is likely to never touch an outlet again.
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Gracia
1 year ago
B) A failure-to-thrive baby receives a spray of lemon juice in the mouth after gagging. She is less likely to gag, and subsequently ruminate, in the future.
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Wenona
1 year ago
A) Larry grabbed for the stimulus materials during therapy and receives a hard hand slap. He is less likely to grab for stimulus materials in the future.
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Lelia
1 year ago
User1: That's true, both options B and D involve consequences to decrease the likelihood of a behavior.
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Nida
1 year ago
User3: I think option D could also be considered conditioned punishment, with the teacher reprimanding Lucy for speaking out in class.
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Ariel
1 year ago
User2: Yeah, the lemon juice in the baby's mouth is definitely a strong deterrent.
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Buddy
1 year ago
User1: I agree, option B is a classic example of conditioned punishment.
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Junita
1 year ago
Haha, I can totally relate to the toddler and the power outlet! That's a classic example of conditioned punishment right there. Zap, and no more outlet-touching!
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Tammi
1 year ago
Yeah, it's a quick way to learn a lesson for sure.
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Cory
1 year ago
I know right! That shock probably made sure he never does that again.
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Daron
2 years ago
But A involves positive punishment, while D involves negative punishment.
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Olen
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is D.
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Daron
2 years ago
I think the answer is A.