According to the principle of insufficient punishment, which of the following parental techniques should be most effective in changing a child's behavior permanently (i.e., even behavior that occurs in the absence of the parent)?

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According to the principle of insufficient punishment, when punishment is too severe, it can result in the child hiding the behavior rather than changing it permanently, and when punishment is too mild or non-existent, the child may not feel motivated to change their behavior. Therefore, the threat of mild punishment should be the most effective in changing a child's behavior permanently as it provides enough motivation for the child to want to avoid the punishment, but not so much that it causes fear or hiding of the behavior. Ignoring the behavior may actually reinforce it by giving the child attention, while the threat of severe punishment can lead to fear and hiding of the behavior.

According to the Principle of Insufficient Punishment, Which of the Following