Respond to the following in a minimum of 150 words:
In operant conditioning, punishment is used to decrease the chances of an undesirable behavior continuing. The use of spanking as a form of punishment has been a controversial topic for some time, and the debate continues.Research the use of spanking as a form of punishment, and determine your stance on the topic.
Discuss your answers to these questions with your classmates:
What does research say about the use of spanking as punishment?
With this research in mind, what is your opinion on the effectiveness of spanking as a form of punishment?
After reviewing this research, would you use spanking as a form of punishment? Why or why not?
What are some potential drawbacks to using spanking as a form of punishment?