Mahmoud's Parents Use Frequent and Severe Physical Punishment for His

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Multiple Choice

Mahmoud's parents use frequent and severe physical punishment for his misbehaviors at home. Which of the following is most likely to be true?

• A)Mahmoud is a quiet, model child at school.
• B)Mahmoud often gets into trouble for fighting at school.
• C)Mahmoud is a compliant child but makes poor grades.
• D)The amount of physical punishment at home will have no effect on Mahmoud's behavior at school.

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