John, a seven-year-old boy, is a student of the third grade. Whenever he gets poor grades, his mother hits him with a ruler. In this scenario, John's mother enforced restrictions on him using the method of _____.

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John's mother uses physical punishment (hitting him with a ruler) when he gets poor grades, which is an example of power assertion. This method involves the use of power or authority to enforce rules or correct behavior.

John, a Seven-Year-Old Boy, Is a Student of the Third