Tarpley and Schroeder attempted to reduce face-slapping in an 8-year-old boy by providing food when the boy played with a ball. The result was that face-slapping __________.
A) decreased by 40% in two hours
B) decreased by 60% in one hour
C) decreased by 90% in 40 minutes
D) increased by 50% in 20 minutes

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Tarpley and Schroeder's intervention of providing food as a positive reinforcement for playing with a ball instead of engaging in face-slapping behavior was effective, resulting in a significant decrease in the behavior, specifically by 90% in 40 minutes. This demonstrates the effectiveness of positive reinforcement in modifying behavior.

Tarpley and Schroeder Attempted to Reduce Face-Slapping in an 8-Year-Old