One parent claims "Kids need a good smack every now and then, or they turn out to be brats." Another parent disagrees, claiming "I'd never spank my child, because I would be modeling aggression, and it might make her more hostile and aggressive." What type of reasoning are the parents using?
A) Causal reasoning
B) Reasoning by analogy
C) Sign reasoning
D) Deductive reasoning

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The parents are using causal reasoning because they are each suggesting that a specific action (spanking or not spanking) will lead to a particular outcome (behavior of the child).

One Parent Claims "Kids Need a Good Smack Every Now