Ruth's parents use power assertion as their method of discipline. Ruth is most likely to:
A) develop a strong sense of moral feelings.
B) have reduced empathy for others and behave more aggressively.
C) be impulsive, unmotivated, and irresponsible.
D) confess rather than lie when she misbehaves.

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Power assertion, which involves using physical or verbal force to stop or control a child's behavior, has been linked to reduced empathy and increased aggression in children. Therefore, Ruth is most likely to have reduced empathy for others and behave more aggressively if her parents use power assertion as their method of discipline.

Ruth's Parents Use Power Assertion as Their Method of Discipline