Which of the Following Represents Your Authors' Position Regarding the Use

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents your authors' position regarding the use of physical discipline with children?

• A) ​Physical punishment is something that could disappear "overnight," if only people would learn better parenting strategies.
• B) ​Physical punishment is only problematic when it occurs in poverty-stricken families because there is already more stress than a child can endure in such circumstances.
• C) ​As long as physical punishment of children is considered to be acceptable and effective, children will continue to be abused.
• D) ​Parents need to learn that physical discipline can be part of an effective parenting strategy as long as it is not overused.

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Definitions:

Less Conscientious

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Signalling Theory

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Harshness

The quality of being extremely strict or severe in conditions or treatment.

Perceptual Biases

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