"Jerry! You have made a terrible mess! Now you get a spanking, and if you ever do it again, you'll get a harder spanking." This is an example of which technique?
A)Power assertive
B)Psychological
C)Modeling
D)Reinforcement

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This statement uses power assertive technique, as it involves the use of physical punishment to control behavior. It is not a reinforcement technique as it is not rewarding or punishing behavior based on consequences. It is not modeling technique as it does not involve demonstrating or imitating desired behavior. It is not a psychological technique as it is not addressing the underlying reasons for the behavior.

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