Research on Spanking (As a Form of Physical Punishment) Indicates

question 23

Multiple Choice

Research on spanking (as a form of physical punishment) indicates that spanking

• A) causes an increase in the child's aggressive behavior.
• B) is most likely to stop the unwanted behavior in the short term if it is quick and predictable.
• C) actually serves as a reinforcer, leading to an increase in the unwanted behavior.
• D) effectively reduces the unwanted behavior in the long run but is less effective in the short term.

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