1. Introduction * Evidence on the effectiveness of punishment in disciplining individual self-interest is mixed. In some settings, ScienceDirect.com PUNISHMENTS & REWARDS – CONSEQUENCES & DISCIPLINE
: A digital version of a "Correction Can," where the user must pick a randomized task to perform for someone else (e.g., "Review a teammate’s document" or "Send a word of appreciation to a peer"). punish
: It uses Logical Consequences that directly relate to the action, helping the user understand why the behavior was problematic and how to solve it next time. : It uses Logical Consequences that directly relate
Here is a proposed feature for a productivity or social app: : It treats the penalty as a signal
: A "cost" that mimics real-world outcomes. For example, if a user misses a deadline, they must "pay" a portion of their earned in-app rewards to a shared pool that funds collective group bonuses.
: It treats the penalty as a signal that a norm was violated, rather than just a harmful deterrent.
Instead of a typical lockout or "bad behavior" alert, this feature implements a that turns a mistake into a communal benefit.