Wk 4 – Drawbacks of Punishment [due Mon]

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WEEK 4 INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT

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Drawbacks of punishment

Punishment is used to decrease the chances of a behavior continuing. It can be used by adding something undesirable or taking away something desirable. It is important to be careful when using punishment to modify behavior; there may be drawbacks to certain types of punishment. In this assignment, you will explore those drawbacks and determine ways to overcome them.

Supply a specific scenario you have knowledge of which illustrates how punishment may be used to decrease the chances that an undesirable behavior would continue.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word analysis outlining the potential drawbacks of using punishment in this situation. Ensure you:

Briefly describe the scenario where an individual received a type of punishment due to their undesirable behavior.

Explain the difference between Positive and Negative Punishment.

Identify whether Positive or Negative Punishment was administered to the individual due to their undesirable behavior.

Describe the drawback created due to the administration of the punishment to the individual.

Include the method used to lessen the drawback of the individual resulting from the punishment received.

Include at least 2 references.

Format your analysis according to APA guidelines.