Question

Some children do not feel anxiety when being physically punished (e.g., spanked) and are likely to have lower-than-average levels of ANS functioning and are also likely to become chronic offenders if this disorder is not addressed.True/false

Answer 1

Answer: True.

Explanation: The Autonomic Nervous System is a control system that regulates function unconsciously. It's a primary mechanism for control of flight-to-flight response. Anxiety is a physiological, psychological as well as behavioral state that involves increased autonomic and neuroendocrine activation. Once a child shows no anxiety when spanked, a lower-than-average level of ANS functioning might be indicated as a result of psychological maladjustment or interaction between parasympathetic (PNS) and sympathetic (SNS) nervous system which can lead to a child being a chronic offender if not addressed.