Which One of the Following Is the Best Example of Specific

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is the best example of specific deterrence?

• A) A parent punishing one of three siblings harshly and tells the child that if he/she does the behavior again he/she will be punished even more severely.
• B) A parent punishing one of three siblings so that the child remembers the negative consequence of her/his action.
• C) A parent punishing one of three siblings harshly announces to the rest of the children that if the same behavior occurs worse will happen to them.
• D) A parent punishing one of three siblings negotiates with the child in an effort to seem nurturing.

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