When Tomas teases his younger brother, his parents make Tomas sit in a corner for long periods of time. From what you have learned from the textbook about punishment, what is the likely outcome?
a. It will increase the frequency of Tomas teasing his brother.
b. It will teach Tomas new ways to interact with his brother.
c. Tomas's parents should punish him by spanking, as it is proven to work best.
d. Tomas may learn to tease his brother only when his parents are not around.
d
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