For punishment to work (i.e., to weaken the frequency of undesirable behaviors without creating a backlash), the punishment must be strong enough to stop the undesired behavior and must be administered___________ .
A) subjectively
B) physiologically
C) consistently, contingently, and quickly
D) through need deprivation
E) at variable intervals

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For punishment to work, it must be administered consistently, meaning every time the undesired behavior occurs; contingently, meaning immediately after the undesired behavior occurs; and quickly, meaning without delay. This helps to create a clear association between the punishment and the behavior, making it more likely that the behavior will decrease in frequency. Subjective punishment (based on personal opinion), physiological punishment (e.g. physical harm), punishment through need deprivation, and punishment at variable intervals are all not effective methods of punishment.

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