Don is quite harsh in punishing his six-year-old son.Often, he belittles the boy and on occasion he has slapped him for running away from a spanking.Don may be provoking _____ in his son.

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Learned helplessness is a psychological concept where an individual feels helpless to control or change their environment due to consistent negative experiences. In this case, Don's harsh punishment and belittling behavior may lead to his son feeling helpless and unable to change his behavior, which can result in learned helplessness. The physical effects mentioned in the other answer choices are not directly related to the psychological impact of Don's behavior on his son.

Don Is Quite Harsh in Punishing His Six-Year-Old Son