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punishment

punishment Punishment is the use of an unpleasant consequence or penalty to try to stop or change unwanted behavior.

Punishment is the use of an unpleasant consequence or penalty to try to stop or change unwanted behavior.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Punishment” (D011678).
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