What Is the Goal of the Information-Processing Approach to Disciplinary

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is the goal of the information-processing approach to disciplinary punishment?

• A)to generate tremendous fear in the child's mind
• B)to appeal to the child's conscience to feel guilty
• C)to encourage the child to be motivated to behave properly
• D)to eliminate the possibility that the mischief can succeed

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