According to Hamblin and Colleagues When Punishment Is Applied to Children

question 55

Multiple Choice

According to Hamblin and colleagues when punishment is applied to children to stop aggression, what happens?

• A) It does not matter if the punishment is mild or harsh, the aggression will immediately stop and the lesson will last for weeks.
• B) Severe or restrictive punishment increases aggression as a result of growing frustration.
• C) Being firm and harsh in one's punishment sends a strong message to a child for a long time.
• D) When tokens were taken away in one study, the boys stopped aggressing so they could get the tokens to earn enjoyable activities.

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