Don is quite harsh in punishing his six-year-old son.Often, he belittles the boy and on occasion he has slapped him for running away from a spanking.Don may be provoking which of the following in his young son?
A) adrenaline damage
B) learned helplessness
C) parasympathetic failure
D) emotional bargaining

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Don's punishment methods and belittling behavior might lead his six-year-old son to develop learned helplessness. This is a state in which a person feels helpless, unable to change or control the situation they are in, and they stop trying to do so. It may cause a lack of motivation, low self-esteem, and depression in the long term. Adrenaline damage, parasympathetic failure, and emotional bargaining are not relevant to the situation described.

Don Is Quite Harsh in Punishing His Six-Year-Old Son