In general, research on the use of corporal punishments, such as spanking, suggests that:
A) despite the common belief, corporal punishment is the preferred method of behavior modification.
B) corporal punishment is ineffective in stopping behaviors.
C) severe instances of corporal punishment should be avoided because of its negative side effects.
D) corporal punishment works best when it is administered randomly.
Answer: C
Rationale: Spanking is generally a very effective punisher when it is used for immediately stopping a behavior. However, few psychologists advocate spanking and other severe forms of punishment because they can have severe side effects. In general, punishments are more effective if they are given consistently.
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