Adjusting the timing of rewards and punishments to increase short-term punishments can be an effective way of resolving social dilemmas.

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By increasing the frequency and immediacy of punishments, people may be more likely to choose cooperative behaviors in social dilemmas in the short-term. However, long-term sustainable solutions often require a balance of both rewards and punishments, as well as other interventions such as communication and social norms.

Adjusting the Timing of Rewards and Punishments to Increase Short-Term