In Some Parts of the World, Corporal Punishment Is a Traditional

question 111

Multiple Choice

In some parts of the world, corporal punishment is a traditional child rearing practice, whereas the practice is frowned upon in other places.In the context of abnormality, this is reflective of

• A)mental illness.
• B)dysfunction.
• C)distress.
• D)cultural relativism.

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