Reprimands by parents are less effective for those with low emotional arousal primarily because these children have an impairment in the experience of which of the following?
A) joy and sorrow
B) disappointment and excitement
C) fear and guilt
D) anger and jealousy

Question

Reprimands by parents are less effective for those with low emotional arousal primarily because these children have an impairment in the experience of which of the following?
A) joy and sorrow
B) disappointment and excitement
C) fear and guilt
D) anger and jealousy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Low emotional arousal is associated with difficulty in experiencing fear and guilt, which are important emotions needed to learn from reprimands and modify behavior. Without feeling fear or guilt, children may not fully understand the consequences of their actions and may continue with the same behavior despite parental reprimands.

Reprimands by Parents Are Less Effective for Those with Low