With Older Children and Adults, You Can Bridge the Delay

question 225

Multiple Choice

With older children and adults, you can bridge the delay between the misbehavior and the punishment by

• A)making the punishment more severe.
• B)waiting until the next instance of misbehavior.
• C)clearly stating what act you are punishing.
• D)doing all of these.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals experience discomfort when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, attitudes, or values, leading them to attempt to reduce the dissonance.

Theory of Planned Behavior

A theory in psychology that forecasts a person's likelihood of performing a specific action at a given time and location, taking into account their attitudes, societal expectations, and their sense of control over the behavior.

Psychological Reactance

A motivational reaction to offers, persons, rules, or regulations that threaten or eliminate specific behavioral freedoms.

Resistance Effect

A phenomenon where individuals or groups oppose change or policies, often due to perceived threat to autonomy or norms.