There are interesting cultural differences in the use of physical punishment during early childhood. For African American children, the more physical punishment they received during early childhood the ____
a. greater the likelihood that they would be aggressive and antisocial in adolescence
b. less likely they would be aggressive and antisocial in adolescence
c. the more likely they would be depressed and psychologically damaged as adults
d. the less likely that these children would graduate from high school
Ans: b. less likely they would be aggressive and antisocial in adolescence
Explanation: Research suggests positive outcomes if physical punishment is used with African American children in early childhood.
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