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: When a user breaks a self-imposed "norm" (like checking social media during a "Deep Work" session or missing a recurring task), the app triggers a "communicative punishment". The "Punishment" Options :

Unlike traditional punishment, which often leads to "reality blindness" or resentment, this feature focuses on and expressive communication . punish

1. Introduction * Evidence on the effectiveness of punishment in disciplining individual self-interest is mixed. In some settings, ScienceDirect.com PUNISHMENTS & REWARDS – CONSEQUENCES & DISCIPLINE : When a user breaks a self-imposed "norm"

: 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"). Introduction * Evidence on the effectiveness of punishment

: 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.