A parent’s spanking behavior increased dramatically after she initially used it to stop her children from whining. Which danger of punishment has been demonstrated here?
A. the criticism trap
B. learned helplessness
C. Punishment is reinforcing to the punisher.
D. There is no danger demonstrated in the example.
Answer:C
A parent’s spanking behavior increased dramatically after she initially used it to stop her children from whining. Which danger of punishment has been demonstrated here?
A. the criticism trap B. learned helplessness C. Punishment is reinforcing to the punisher. D. There is no danger demonstrated in the example.