Your classmate has a son who just turned 4,whom she disciplines with physical punishment quite a lot.It appears to her that she is not being very effective in her discipline style and asks you your opinion regarding physical punishment.Citing research,you tell her that longitudinal research has discovered that physical punishment is associated with ____.

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Longitudinal research has consistently found that physical punishment is associated with negative outcomes including increased aggression, delinquency, depression, and anxiety in childhood and adolescence. Moreover, individuals who experienced physical punishment in childhood are also more likely to engage in spousal abuse and violence in adulthood.

Your Classmate Has a Son Who Just Turned 4,whom She