natural consequences

a form of discipline in which parents do not intervene in their children’s actions but let the results of the actions serve as a punishment or lesson. For example, a lesson is learned by children when a toy they have failed to bring indoors during a rainstorm is ruined.

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Psychology term of the day

January 30th 2025

vocal tract

the structures, collectively, that are involved in vocalization, including the vocal cords and glottis of the larynx together with the pharynx, nasal cavity, mouth, and articulators.