In some parts of the world, corporal punishment is a traditional child rearing practice, whereas the practice is frowned upon in other places.In the context of abnormality, this is reflective of
A)mental illness.
B)dysfunction.
C)distress.
D)cultural relativism.

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The fact that corporal punishment is accepted in some cultures but frowned upon in others demonstrates the principle of cultural relativism, which suggests that cultural norms and values influence ideas about what is considered "normal" behavior. It does not necessarily reflect mental illness, dysfunction, or distress.

In Some Parts of the World, Corporal Punishment Is a Traditional