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Examples of Presentation Punishment and Removal Punishment

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Punishment
Punishment is a consequence that decreases the frequency of the behavior it follows. There are two different categories that punishment can fall under: presentation punishment and removal punishment. Presentation punishment involves introducing a new and unpleasant stimulus. Removal punishment involves removing a wanted stimulus. Punishment in educational settings has been a particularly controversial subject, since many people view punishment as something barbaric or cruel. Also, if administered incorrectly punishment can have adverse effects.
There are times when reinforcement would not suffice and punishment may be deemed necessary. Particularly when the bad behavior has no known reinforcement and no other method has worked. When dealing out punishment it is important to determine which type would be most effective and fair. Punishments that have proven effective to some degree are: scolding, response cost, logical consequence, positive-practice overcorrection, time-out, and in-school suspension.
There are also punishments that are not affective or that actually end up having adverse effects. These include: physical punishment, psychological punishment, extra classwork, and out-of-school-suspension. In particular, out-of-school suspension can be very bad and unfair for students. This is particularly true for students who already have academic problems.
It should always be made clear what behaviors could result in punishment. This alone could be

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