Siegal and Cowen Asked Children to Evaluate Four Different Disciplinary

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Essay

Siegal and Cowen asked children to evaluate four different disciplinary strategies that could be used by parents in response to a transgression by a child.Briefly summarize the key results of this research, and indicate how a child's view of the situation does or does not differ from an adult's perspective.

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Definitions:

Independent Contractor

An individual or entity contracted to perform work for another entity as a non-employee, responsible for their own taxes and benefits.

Agent

Someone who is authorized to act on behalf of another person (the principal), especially in business or legal matters.

Apparent Authority

A situation where a person appears to have the authority to act on behalf of another person or company, leading others to rely on that apparent authority.

Durable Power

Refers to a legal document granting someone else the authority to act on your behalf in specific legal and financial matters, even after you become incapacitated.