Punishment: its use and abuse

Abstract

Any action has its corresponding reaction. Likewise, any example of human behaviour has its ensuing consequences. In general, these consequences may be classified as either positive (rewarding) or negative (punishing). When the consequences are pleasing, the person is most likely to repeat the behaviour; but if the consequences are punishing, there is less likelihood that the behaviour will be repeated. In short, behaviour is a function of its consequences.

Citation

Jones, L. and Page, D. (1983), "Punishment: its use and abuse", Education + Training, Vol. 25 No. 2, pp. 35-37. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb002096