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The correct answer is "of the mind."Beating a child with a switch used to be a common form of corporal punishment for children who failed tests. This practice was based on the belief that physical punishment would correct the child's behavior and improve their mental state. However, it is now widely recognized as an ineffective and harmful method of discipline.