One of the Long Term Effects of Spanking Is That

question 119

Multiple Choice

One of the long term effects of spanking is that children who are spanked may

• A) learn to be less aggressive.
• B) value their parents' approval more than most children.
• C) interpret the spanking as rejection.
• D) become very timid and passive.
• E) realize that physical force is counterproductive.

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Definitions:

Skinner Box

An experimental apparatus developed by B.F. Skinner for studying behavioral conditioning in animals, typically involving a lever they press to receive a reward.

Green Light

In general use, to give permission or approval to proceed with a project, idea, or situation.

General Adaptation

General adaptation refers to an organism's response to stressors in its environment in an attempt to restore homeostasis.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a period of no exposure to the conditioned stimulus.