Whenever Aria is angry with her son and daughter, she slaps them in the face. She has been using this type of harsh punishment excessively for the last two years. This type of punishment

a. can lead to long-term mental health problems.
b. has not been shown to increase aggressiveness in children.
c. typically leads to fewer problem behaviors in children.
d. does not cause escape or avoidance behaviors by children.


A

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