Punishment is designed to remove awkward, dangerous, or otherwise unwanted behavior from a repertoire on the assumption that a person who has been punished is less likely to behave in the same way again. Unfortunately, the matter is not that simple. (pp. 61-62)
Beyond Freedom and Dignity. Chapter 4: Punishment. Quote 5
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- Post published:October 11, 2021
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