Simon spanks his son, paul, in order to get him to stop acting aggressively. which outcome is least likely in the long-term

The outcome that is least likely in the long term is that Paul will likely to stop being aggressive because as he was able to see how his father acts aggressively in disciplining him, it is likely that he will keep that in mind and that it will likely affect his behavior and emotions.

Answer choices to the question are:

a. Paul will become fearful of Simon.

b. Paul will become more aggressive.

c. Paul will stop being aggressive.

d. Paul will not internalize the social rules concerning aggressive behavior.

Answer:

The outcome which is least likely in the long-term is:

C. Paul will stop being aggressive.

Explanation:

There are very few chances that Paul will stop being aggressive because, at his stage of life, he needs extra care from the parents to get stable behavior instead of being beaten up. He would have had more chances of being more aggressive comparatively.

Instead of Simon spanking him, Simon would have gently handled the situation and talk to him in a closed room by explaining to him the consequences an aggression can lead to.