AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -What is the main purpose of punishment to students? It is a form of moral education. The offender is punished so that he will learn that what he did was wrong, and apply this lesson to his life in the future.

Detailed explanation-2: -Different Types of Punishment Have the student write a letter of apology. Instead of giving them lines, have them recopy their notes from the class. Give them additional homework. Reduce their break time (depending on the school’s disciplinary code) or deprive them of a reward.

Detailed explanation-3: -Is punishment the best teacher? According to this research, in some situations it may be better to deduct points when students are wrong than to reward them for correct answers. This may help students avoid making the same mistake again.

Detailed explanation-4: -Punishment creates fear to students especially during teaching and learning processes (Myers, 1999; McNeil & Rubin, 1977). Children learn simply to please the teacher and not to acquire skills and knowledge for their own development. Physical punishment influenced by fear distorts a student’s motivation to learn.