The administration of a spank will be most effective when it is:
A) applied immediately after the unwanted behavior
B) administered mildly and gradually increased
C) included with signs of caring such as attention
D) not used in conjunction with a time-out procedure

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Applying a spank immediately after the unwanted behavior helps the child associate the consequence with the behavior. Delaying the spank can confuse the child and lead them to associate the punishment with something else that happened in between the behavior and the punishment.

The Administration of a Spank Will Be Most Effective When