What Argument Did Elizabeth Gershoff (2013) Make About Physical Punishment

question 43

Multiple Choice

What argument did Elizabeth Gershoff (2013) make about physical punishment of children?

• A) Physical punishment has not been shown to produce any negative outcomes.
• B) Defenders have not shown any positive outcomes of the practice.
• C) Physical punishment has been linked to very high rates of juvenile delinquency.
• D) Parents should be allowed to discipline children based on their own cultural preferences.

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