Which of the following criteria helps to increase the effectiveness of punishment?
A) when it immediately follows the undesirable behavior
B) when it is inconsistent
C) when it is given with classical conditioning
D) when it is vicarious

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Immediate punishment helps to increase the effectiveness of punishment because it creates a strong association between the undesirable behavior and the punishment. Inconsistent punishment can actually increase the undesirable behavior because the individual is unsure when they will or will not be punished. Classical conditioning and vicarious punishment are not necessarily criteria for increasing the effectiveness of punishment.

Which of the Following Criteria Helps to Increase the Effectiveness