A Parent Who Relies Heavily on the Use of Physical

question 569

Multiple Choice

A parent who relies heavily on the use of physical punishment for aggressive behavior in the home should be aware that this child-rearing practice is more likely to produce

• A)children who engage in aggressive, impulsive, and antisocial behavior.
• B)complete extinction of the aggressive behavior.
• C)a prolonged period of submissive learned helplessness.
• D)a variety of learning disabilities.

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Definitions:

Radical Behaviorism

A theory within psychology, originated by B.F. Skinner, that emphasizes the study of observable behavior and the effects of environment and reinforcement on behavior, rather than internal mental states.

Aggressive Behavior

Actions intended to harm or assert dominance over others, stemming from feelings of anger or frustration.

Reinforcement

A concept in behavioral psychology that involves the use of consequences to strengthen or increase the likelihood of a particular behavior, which can be positive (adding a desirable stimulus) or negative (removing an undesirable stimulus).

Expectancy

In psychology, it refers to the belief about the likelihood of achieving a desired outcome through specific actions.