When Sammy misbehaves, his father refuses to speak to him. The silent treatment would be classified as part of which discipline approach?
A)management techniques
B)power assertion
C)passive enforcement
D)withdrawal of love

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The silent treatment is a form of emotional manipulation that falls under the category of "withdrawal of love." This approach involves withholding affection or attention as a form of punishment, aiming to make the child feel guilty or anxious about their behavior in hopes of changing it.

When Sammy Misbehaves, His Father Refuses to Speak to Him