Question

Time-outs, small fines, and removal of privileges can effectively modify behavior. particularly with regard to the physical punishment of children, most psychologists agree with

b.f. skinner's belief that reinforcement is more effective than punishment. which of these statements support skinner's conclusion?

Answer 1

The following statement which support Skinner's conclusion is punishment often fails to offset the reinforcing aspects of the undesired behavior and Physical punishment teaches a child that violence is an appropriate behavior for adults. There are two statement that support Skinner's conclusion and it is; 1. Punishment often fails to offset the reinforcing aspects of the undesired behavior.2. Physical punishment teaches a child that violence is an appropriate behavior for adults.