Punishment

Punishment

Undesirable behavioural consequences likely to decrease the frequency of occurrence of that behavior.

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Industry/Domain: Sociology
Category: Criminology
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Undesirable behavioral consequences likely to decrease the frequency of occurrence of that behavior.

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