Regarding the use of punishment for training or discipline, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?
A)The overall emotional adjustment of a child or pet disciplined mainly by reward is usually superior to one disciplined mainly by punishment.
B)Using punishment can become "habit forming."
C)Mild punishment tends to be ineffective if reinforcers for that misbehavior are still available in the situation.
D)All of these statements are true.

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All of these statements are true. Research has shown that using positive reinforcement and rewards is usually more effective and leads to better emotional adjustment in children and pets. Using punishment can become a habit for the person administering it, and mild punishment is usually ineffective if the behavior is still reinforced in the situation.

Regarding the Use of Punishment for Training or Discipline, Which