According to Aronson and Hamblin, When Punishment Is Applied to Children

question 21

Multiple Choice

According to Aronson and Hamblin, 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) Moderate punishment by an adult who previously was warm and nurturing before will work immediately and for a little while later.
• 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 that they could get the tokens to earn enjoyable activities.

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