Which statement about research on physical punishment is true?
A. Among all U.S. parents, spanking is the most common approach to discipline.
B. Among African-American parents, but not European-American parents, spanking is the most common approach to discipline.
C. In adolescence, ethnic differences in physical punishment fade.
D. It is a more effective form of discipline than time out and withdrawal of privileges.
Answer: C
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