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The effect of consequences

The effect of consequences

Anushka Patil, News Editor Oct 31, 2019

In textbook psychology, a child’s beliefs of right and wrong can easily be influenced by the atmosphere around her or him. For example, when a child sees consequences doled out for dishonesty, the punishment reinforces the value that “lying is wrong”. Though this concept is fairly simple in its...