Question

Four of the five answers below are among the principles that classic behavioral analysis says are most important for effective punishment. which is the erroneous answer?

Answer 1

I believe the answer is: Punishment will backfire unless all of the guidelines listed are followed 

Classica behavioral analyst would msot likely believe that the most effective method to encourage a certain behavior is by creating a certain set of rewards and punishment for  a clear and precise standard.
This would create the environment where the subject would keep making efforts toward desired behavior in order to avoid punishment.