. B. F. Skinner believed that punishment:
A) often creates more problems than it solves.
B) is an effective means of childhood management.
C) has a positive effect on children.
D) has a positive effect on adults.

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Skinner, a proponent of operant conditioning, argued that punishment can suppress unwanted behavior temporarily but often leads to negative consequences, such as increased aggression or avoidance behaviors, rather than solving the underlying problem.

. B. F. Skinner Believed That Punishment