Punishment pt.2

Question 1

What are the “Pro’s” of punishment (4 things)

Answer 1

1. Works Rapidly
2. May work compared to other forms of treatment
3. may be beneficial side effects (generalization of other behaviours)
4. may lead to complete suppression on unwanted behaviour

Question 2

What are the “Con’s” of punishment (5 things)

Answer 2

1. May cause emotional or aggressive responses
2. May cause escape and avoidance responses
3. May induce overuse of the person administering it
4. Modelling (might do the same to others)
5. Might not be ethical

Question 3

What is Corporal Punishment (CP)

Answer 3

the physical punishment of the human body

Question 4

How common is Spanking in the US and Canada

Answer 4

US = 68%
Canada = 35%

Question 5

In Canada, who prefers spanking

Answer 5

Older people, and people who were also spanked as kids

Question 6

In Canada, what does Section 43 of the Criminal Code authorize

Answer 6

It authorizes the use of physical discipline

Question 7

What percentage of Canadians believe Section 43 should be canceled

Answer 7

51%

Question 8

In 2004, and in a split decision, the Supreme Court upheld (kept) Section 43, but determined that the following are not reasonable:

Answer 8

• hitting a child under 2 years of age
• using objects (like belts)
• blows to the head
• inhumane treatment
• causing injury

Question 9

What are the most common reasons given by parents and caregivers for spanking children

Answer 9

• it works (tried it before)
• it fosters a sense of personal responsibility
• makes them learn self-discipline
• develops a moral character

Question 10

What does research say about CP

Answer 10

• that it doesn’t accomplish anything and might actually make things worse
• it can result in immediate compliance, but does not work in the long run

Question 11

WHY is spanking ineffective??? according to Gershoff (3 reasons)

Answer 11

1. punishment needs to be consistent and delivered after EVERY instance, which is difficult for children to apply
2. doesn’t teach children now behaviours or what to do in place of the problem behaviour
3. teaches them that violence is acceptable

Question 12

What are 4 unintended side-effects of spanking

Answer 12

1. Poor quality of parent-child relationships
2. Greater incidence of child abuse
3. Impaired mental health and social well-being (5-point IQ decline)
4. Adult aggression and antisocial behaviour (adults doing to their kids might start doing it to their spouse or family members)