Which of the following parent-child interactions is most likely to reduce the child's aggressive behavior?

a. Molly's father says, "I'll spank you if you hit your baby brother again!"
b. Jimmy's mother says, "If you pinch your sister again, you will get a five-minute time-out in the corner."
c. Sadie's mother says, "If I get another call from the teacher about you bullying the other kids, you will lose all TV privileges for the next month!"
d. Tommy's father says, "I'll kick you if you kick the dog again!"


Answer: B

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