Which Statement About Cultural Differences in the Effect of Physical

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which statement about cultural differences in the effect of physical and abusive punishment on children's likelihood of becoming aggressive is TRUE?

• A) Both physical and abusive punishment lead to aggression equally in all cultures.
• B) Whereas physical punishment leads to aggression equally in all cultures, the strength of the association for abusive punishment varies somewhat among cultures.
• C) Whereas abusive punishment leads to aggression in all cultures, the strength of the association for physical punishment varies somewhat among cultures.
• D) No, neither physical nor abusive punishment leads to aggression in any culture.

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