Jimmy's mother slaps his hand when he reaches for his third before-dinner cookie.Later,Jimmy's behavior will probably
A) increase dramatically.
B) disappear completely.
C) reappear.
D) become displaced.

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Jimmy's behavior of reaching for cookies may reappear later, as the punishment of a single instance may not be enough to completely eliminate the behavior. However, the frequency of the behavior may decrease as a result of the punishment.

Jimmy's Mother Slaps His Hand When He Reaches for His