The following are principles to administer punishment effectively EXCEPT ________.
A) availability of alternatives
B) conditioning secondary punishing stimuli
C) behavioral and situational specificity
D) balancing positive and negative reinforcement

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The principle of balancing positive and negative reinforcement is not directly related to administering punishment effectively, but rather to shaping behavior through reinforcement. The other principles listed (availability of alternatives, conditioning secondary punishing stimuli, and behavioral and situational specificity) are all important for effective punishment.

The Following Are Principles to Administer Punishment Effectively EXCEPT ________