A "punisher" is defined as an event that follows a given response and reduces the future rate of that behavior. For example, if a child has their video game taken away for not completing their ...

(Reuters Health) - Children who are spanked, slapped, shoved or otherwise physically punished may be more prone to antisocial behavior as adults, a U.S. study suggests. Four in five children in the ...

Researchers have measured gender differences in cooperation and punishment behavior. Results showed that men punish more than women, men obtain higher rank, and punishment by males decreases payoffs ...

A new law drafted in China may make it possible for parents to be subject to punishment for the behavior of their unruly and disobedient children. Under the proposed family education promotion law, if ...

Lighthouse Parenting encourages children to develop decision-making skills by allowing them to face challenges independently. This fosters self-reliance and builds their confidence as they experience ...

Punishing students for poor performance may be more effective than rewarding them for doing well, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis. In an ...

To spank or not to spank has been an ongoing debate for many parents. Now a new study says using physical punishment on kids can do real harm later in life. Let’s connect the dots. Scientists have ...

Harsh parenting practices, not genetics, are linked to higher levels of behavior problems in children, according to a new study. Harsh parenting practices, not genetics, are linked to higher levels of ...

This release is available in German. The heated debate surrounding the German "state Trojan" software for the online monitoring of telecommunication between citizens shows that the concealed ...

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