"My parents used to beat me all the time,and I turned out OK." What is wrong with this "evidence" favoring harsh physical discipline?

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All three options are problems with using this as evidence in favor of harsh physical discipline. The case study results may only be specific to this individual, the outcome measure of "turned out OK" is not well defined, and the judge cited may have personal biases or may not be a reliable source of information. Therefore, using this example as "evidence" for harsh physical discipline is not scientifically sound or valid.

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