6.8 Understanding Punishment and Its Effects

These flashcards cover key concepts, vocabulary, and definitions related to the effects and principles of punishment as discussed in the lecture.

Corporal Punishment

A disciplinary tactic involving physical means, such as spanking, to correct children's behavior.

Short-term effectiveness

The immediate impact of corporal punishment that interrupts a child's undesired behavior but has fleeting effects.

Transient effects

Temporary consequences that do not result in lasting changes in behavior.

Stress and Learning

The relationship where stress from corporal punishment can impair learning and memory formation.

Poor Outcomes of Corporal Punishment

Negative consequences linked to corporal punishment, including poor parent-child relationships and increased child delinquency.

Anecdotal Evidence

Personal stories or experiences presented as evidence, which may not reliably indicate broader truths.

Non-physical Punishment

Forms of punishment that do not involve physical harm but still may be ineffective if not administered correctly.

Severity of Punishment

The necessity for the punishment's intensity to match the degree of the misconduct.

Contiguity

The requirement for punishment to closely follow the misbehavior to establish a strong association.

Consistency

The importance of applying punishment every time a problematic behavior occurs for effective learning.

Reinforcement

Positive support provided to encourage acceptable behaviors, supplementing the effects of punishment.

Alternative Behaviors

Actions or behaviors suggested as acceptable replacements for negative behaviors.