Which of the following behaviors is the LEAST likely to reoccur?
A) Mike visited a cattle farm and touched an electric fence.
B) Sam reached across the table to get the salt and had his hand slapped by his mother.
C) Philip was being the class clown and was spanked by the teacher for disrupting class.
D) Peter was fighting with his brother, so his mother took away his video game.

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Mike's behavior is the least likely to reoccur because he received a painful consequence (electric shock) for his behavior. This type of consequence is very effective in deterring future behavior.

Which of the Following Behaviors Is the LEAST Likely to Reoccur