Briefly describe the scenario. Identify whether positive or negative punishment was used. Describe the potential drawbacks to the use of punishment in this situation.

Punishment

Punishment is used to decrease the chances of a behavior continuing. It can be used by adding something undesirable or taking away something desirable. It is important to be careful when using punishment to modify behavior; there may be drawbacks to certain types of punishment. In this assignment, you will explore those drawbacks and determine ways to overcome them.

NOTE: Create a scenario that illustrates how punishment may be used to decrease the chances that an undesirable behavior would continue.

NOTE: Write a 700- to 1,050-word analysis outlining the potential drawbacks of using punishment in this situation. Ensure you:

Briefly describe the scenario.
Identify whether positive or negative punishment was used.
Describe the potential drawbacks to the use of punishment in this situation.
Determine ways to attempt to lessen the drawbacks of the use of punishment.