Punishment,such as Scolding or Taking Away Privileges,is Most Effective When

question 157

Multiple Choice

Punishment,such as scolding or taking away privileges,is most effective when

• A) intense disapproval is shown toward the child as well as the act itself.
• B) done frequently and on a variable schedule.
• C) done immediately.
• D) the child is required to think about the action for several hours before both parents punish him or her.

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