Which statement about the effects of harsh punishment is true?
A) Harshly treated children are rarely aggressive toward other children.
B) Adults whose parents used corporal punishment tend to reject such discipline.
C) An adult who finds that harsh punishment stops misbehavior temporarily may then punish more often.
D) Harsh punishment causes children to be overly sensitive and empathetic.
Answer: C
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