Karlene Has Just Required Her 4-Year-Old Daughter to Sit Quietly

question 14

Multiple Choice

Karlene has just required her 4-year-old daughter to sit quietly, without toys or any form of play, for a few minutes after her daughter deliberately poured juice on the floor. This is an example of _____.

• A) time-out
• B) induction
• C) child maltreatment
• D) physical punishment

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Definitions:

Probable Truth

A statement or fact that is likely to be accurate or true based on evidence or reasoning.

Test of Truthfulness

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Statistical Analyses

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Empirical Reasoning

Making conclusions based on evidence derived from sensory experience or experiments.