Steve Spanks His Son Paul in Order to Get Him

question 43

Multiple Choice

Steve spanks his son Paul in order to get him to stop acting aggressively. Which outcome is least likely in the long term?

• A) Paul will become fearful of Steve.
• B) Paul will become more aggressive.
• C) Paul will stop being aggressive.
• D) Paul will not internalize the social rules concerning aggressive behaviour.

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