Teachers and other practitioners must be very careful in their use of punishment as a means of changing behavior. Three of the following are potential disadvantages in using punishment. Which statement about punishment is false?
A) Punished behaviors typically decrease slowly, if at all.
B) Punishment can in some instances lead to increased aggression.
C) Harsh psychological punishment can adversely affect emotional well-being.
D) Punishment in the classroom can make students fearful of school and/or their teacher.

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This statement is false. Punished behaviors often decrease quickly, but they may return if the punishment is not consistently enforced.

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