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Punishment is more effective when applied at least an hour after the target behavior has occurred. True or False?

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Punishment is most effective when it is applied immediately after an undesired behavior, as timing is crucial for the individual to correlate their actions with the consequences. Delaying punishment diminishes its effectiveness and can lead to confusion. Thus, immediate punishment is recommended for optimal behavior modification. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

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