According to Attribution Theorists, Cognitive Rationales _____ the Effectiveness of Punishment

question 86

Multiple Choice

According to attribution theorists, cognitive rationales _____ the effectiveness of punishment by _____.

• A) reduce; convincing children that the uneasiness they feel after a transgression is attributable to their fear of getting caught
• B) reduce; teaching children they can relieve the anxiety associated with a transgression by making self-critical remarks
• C) enhance; helping children to attribute their uneasiness over a transgression to their own conduct rather than a fear of getting caught
• D) enhance; convincing children to attribute their uneasiness over a transgression to their fear of getting caught

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