Steve spanks his son Paul in order to get him to stop acting aggressively. Which outcome is least likely in the long term?
A) Paul will become fearful of Steve.
B) Paul will become more aggressive.
C) Paul will stop being aggressive.
D) Paul will not internalize the social rules concerning aggressive behaviour.

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Spanking as a form of discipline can lead to fear, increased aggression, or failure to internalize social norms, but it is less likely to effectively teach a child to stop being aggressive in the long term. This is because it does not address the underlying reasons for the aggression or teach alternative behaviors.

Steve Spanks His Son Paul in Order to Get Him