What are potential negative effects of punishment? Improvement in physical skills Creating fear of failure or aversive environment Enhancement of social and emotional skills It can increase motivation
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When individuals are constantly punished for their actions, they may become afraid to take risks or try new things for fear of making a mistake and facing punishment. This can hinder their ability to learn and grow. Show more…
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