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From the article I read this study examines how a series of physical punishment actions, ranging from mild physical penalties to physical abuse, is associated with cognitive performance. Physical punishment is caught in three groups: mild physical punishment, strict physical punishment, and physical abuse, and punishment conducted by caregivers and children reported. After taking into account socioeconomic and demographic characteristics, only Ninit's exposure to physical abuse was significantly related to cognitive performance decline. Our findings are relatively consistent regardless of whether the physical punishment is reported by the child or caregiver. Overall, our findings indicate that the prevention of physical abuse can improve the cognitive performance of children, but that alone may not be enough to ensure children get involved and adjust well in school