Suppose you conduct an experiment in which a child is placed in a room with a highly attractive toy. Generalizing from Freedman's research, you could diminish the child's attraction to the toy by:

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Freedman's research found that a mild threat of punishment for engaging in a prohibited behavior was more effective in diminishing a child's attraction to the prohibited object than a severe threat. This is because a mild threat allows the child to internalize the reasons for not engaging with the object, making the decision seem more like their own rather than simply obeying to avoid severe consequences.

Suppose You Conduct an Experiment in Which a Child Is