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Unit 4 – Learning
Topic 4.3
How can punishment lead to unintended consequences in operant conditioning?
It may increase fear or aggression rather than reducing undesirable behavior.
Punishment results in quick learning of new behaviors without any side effects.
Punishments are universally effective across all individuals and contexts.
Punishment always leads to extinction of unwanted behavior immediately.
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AP Psychology - 4.3 Operant Conditioning
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