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punishment-based methods

[/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt beɪst ˈmɛθədz/]
nounpl: punishment-based methods
métodos baseados em punição
1. Educational, behavioral, or training approaches that use negative consequences, penalties, or discipline to discourage unwanted behavior
The school decided to move away from punishment-based methods and implement positive reinforcement strategies instead.
A escola decidiu abandonar os métodos baseados em punição e implementar estratégias de reforço positivo.
2. Techniques in animal training or behavior modification that rely on aversive stimuli or penalties
Modern dog trainers often avoid punishment-based methods in favor of reward-based training.
Adestadores modernos geralmente evitam métodos baseados em punição em favor do treinamento baseado em recompensas.
Synonyms
aversive methodsnegative reinforcement approachesdisciplinary techniquespenalty-based strategiesmétodos punitivos
Antonyms
reward-based methodspositive reinforcementincentive-based approachesmétodos baseados em recompensa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos baseados em punição
Most common in educational and psychological contexts
São Paulo
métodos punitivos
Alternative formal term used in academic discourse
Portugal
métodos baseados em castigo
Uses 'castigo' instead of 'punição' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

spare the rod, spoil the child
tough love approach
fear-based discipline
castigo exemplar
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