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Positive and Negative Sanctions

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A positive sanction rewards conforming behavior; a negative sanction penalizes departure. Either may be formal or informal.

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A bonus and a fine are formal; a compliment and a raised eyebrow are informal. All four teach the same rule.

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Students often assume rewards are informal and punishments formal, but the bonus and fine above show both directions run through both channels.

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