Research shows that children who are spanked tend to
a. be more extraverted.
b. be better behaved.
c. be less aggressive.
d. have slowed cognitive development.
D
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A. second; hypothesis B. second; question C. first; hypothesis D. first; question
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A) managing one's self-image B) gaining social approval C) gaining and maintaining status D) supporting and protecting one's group
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