Linda has been caught throwing rocks at a neighbors house. Her parents wish to stop this behavior through punishment. To be most effective, it would be best to have which of the following people administer the punishment?
A. Her mother, who is usually nurturing and affectionate toward Linda.
B. Her father, who is usually cold and distant toward Linda.
C. A relative who is kind, but whom Linda does not know very well.
D. Punishment would be equally effective from any of these three people.
Answer:A
Linda has been caught throwing rocks at a neighbors house. Her parents wish to stop this behavior through punishment. To be most effective, it would be best to have which of the following people administer the punishment?
A. Her mother, who is usually nurturing and affectionate toward Linda. B. Her father, who is usually cold and distant toward Linda. C. A relative who is kind, but whom Linda does not know very well. D. Punishment would be equally effective from any of these three people.