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When can the use of punishment be appropriate in shaping behaviour?
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When can the use of punishment be appropriate in shaping behaviour?
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Punishment can be appropriate in shaping behaviour when it is used sparingly and only after alternative methods such as reinforcement have been tried. It should also be commensurate with the behaviour being punished, and applied consistently.
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