When Asked Why He Had Battered His Five-Year-Old Son,Michael Said,"He

question 49

Multiple Choice

When asked why he had battered his five-year-old son,Michael said,"He talked back and defied me." What is this answer an example of?

• A)role reversal
• B)sparing the rod
• C)moral justification
• D)blaming the victim

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