Mario and Luigi Are Trying to Decide Whether to Spank

question 125

Multiple Choice

Mario and Luigi are trying to decide whether to spank their child when she does something undesirable.Research suggests that this type of punishment

• A) will be most effective if she perceives her parents to be warm and supportive.
• B) is very unlikely to lead their daughter to engage in serious aggression later in life.
• C) is not used by many of their friends, if they are representative of U.S. citizens.
• D) All of these

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Definitions:

Illusory Correlation

The cognitive mistake of perceiving a relationship between two variables even when none exists, often leading to erroneous conclusions or stereotypes.

Negative Correlation

A statistical relationship between two variables in which one variable increases as the other decreases.

Positive Correlation

A relationship between two variables where both variables move in the same direction.

Work-Related Stress

The stress experienced due to factors in the workplace, including workload, lack of support, or job insecurity.