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

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.