If You Wanted to Make Use of the Concept of Insufficient

question 145

Multiple Choice

If you wanted to make use of the concept of insufficient punishment, how would you discipline your child when she's misbehaving? Give the child a stern look and tell her __________.

• A) that you will spank her hard the next time she performs the forbidden behavior
• B) nothing else if she stops the forbidden behavior
• C) that you will buy her a present if she stops the forbidden behavior
• D) that she has only one more chance to improve her behavior

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Definitions:

Selective Attention

The process by which a person focuses on one or a few sensory inputs while ignoring others.

Subliminal Persuasion

A method of influencing people's attitudes or behaviors on a subconscious level, often without their conscious awareness.

Visual Stimulus

Any object or event that is seen and stimulates the visual senses.

Critical Periods

Specific times during development when the brain is particularly receptive to acquiring certain types of information or skills.