Asked by Victoria Roebuck on Sep 26, 2024

One day while at the grocery store,Olivia gets upset and throws a major temper tantrum over a chocolate bar.Jared tells her that she is going on a time-out in a couple of hours when they get back home.It is most likely that the punishment Jared gave Olivia will __________________.

A) not be effective because it is not severe enough
B) not be effective because it is not swift enough
C) be effective only if Jared gives a reward to Olivia next time they are at a grocery store and she behaves
D) be effective only if it is paired with corporal punishment

Swift Punishment

Immediate correction or discipline following an undesirable behavior, intended to discourage repetition of such behavior.

  • Recognize the critical role that timing and seriousness play in the success of punitive actions.