If a Parent Threatens a Child with Punishment in Order

question 49

Multiple Choice

If a parent threatens a child with punishment in order to discourage wrongdoing, the parent is using punishment to accomplish which of the following?

• A)deterrence
• B)retribution
• C)social protection
• D)rehabilitation

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