When disciplining their son, Jacob, Mr. and Ms Grinch begin with an extremely mild form of punishment and gradually increase its strength if the offenses continue. This procedure is likely to
Result in _______.
A) violent outbursts from Jacob
B) confusing Jacob
C) the use of excessively strong aversives
D) a rapid suppression of the unwanted behavior

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Starting with a mild form of punishment and gradually increasing its strength if the offenses continue can lead to the use of excessively strong aversives over time, as the initial mild punishments may become ineffective, necessitating stronger measures.

When Disciplining Their Son, Jacob, Mr