Punitiveness

"People should be harshly
punished for making
mistakes."

Strict

The expectation that expressing one's emotions, feelings, or impulses is wrong, shameful, or embarrassing.

Acts in an overly forgiving manner while being inwardly punitive and angry.

Avoids situations involving evaluation to escape the fear of punishment.

Acts in an overly punishing or harsh way with significant
others.

I hold grudges, even after someone has apologized.

There is no excuse if someone makes a mistake, including me.

I don't accept excuses from anyone, myself included.

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