As the Parent of a Young Child, Steven Believes That

question 7

Multiple Choice

As the parent of a young child, Steven believes that spanking can be an effective form of child discipline when it is measured and accompanied with an explanation. At the pediatrician's office, however, he discovers a magazine article claiming that spanking is ineffective and psychologically harmful to children. According to inoculation theory, Steven's encounter with the magazine article represents a(n) :

• A) Inoculation
• B) Dissonant cognition
• C) Counterargument
• D) Threat
• E) Refutational preemption

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Definitions:

National Average

A statistical measure that represents the central or typical value in a set of data distributed across a nation, used in various contexts like income, test scores, or health indicators.

Suicide Gesture

Motivated by a need for aid and support from others. The intent for a completed suicide is not present, yet the individual wants to draw attention through a “call for help.” Sometimes the gesture turns out to be a completed suicide, yet these are difficult to prove or disprove.

Completed Suicide

The successful act of taking one's own life, resulting in death.

Suicide Rate

The number of suicide deaths in a given population over a specified period, often expressed per 100,000 individuals.