Longitudinal Research Shows That Spanking Is Associated with a

question 46

Multiple Choice

Longitudinal research shows that spanking is associated with a

• A) high level of respect toward adults and other authority figures.
• B) rise in behavior problems if parents are cold and rejecting.
• C) decrease in behavior problems if parents deliver it when they are highly agitated.
• D) decrease in antisocial behavior in girls but not boys.

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Definitions:

Top Quintile

The highest fifth of a population in income or wealth distribution, representing those with the greatest share of income or wealth.

Income

Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work, through investments, or from business activities, used to fund day-to-day expenditures or save for the future.

Bottom Quintile

The lowest fifth or 20% segment of the population in a statistical distribution, often used in reference to income levels.

Income

Earnings received by an individual or business for their labor, investments, or through the sale of goods or services.