Question

corporal punishment has been shown, through research, to ________. decrease aggression in children teach and increase aggression, as well as develop fear in children decrease fear in children when done appropriately

Explanation:

Research in psychology (a subfield of Social Science) shows that corporal punishment does not reduce aggression; instead, it models aggressive behavior (teaching aggression) and increases children's aggression. It also creates fear as children associate punishment with pain and negative emotions, rather than reducing fear. The first option is incorrect as corporal punishment is linked to increased, not decreased, aggression. The third option is wrong because corporal punishment, even if "done appropriately," does not decrease fear and is generally harmful.

Answer:

B. teach and increase aggression, as well as develop fear in children