Roberto's parents often express their displeasure with his misbehavior by ignoring him when he is acting inappropriately. Which of the following forms of discipline is being used by Roberto's parents?

A. corporal punishment
B. the inductive reasoning technique
C. withdrawal of love
D. power assertion


Answer: C

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