What contingency was used to improve Jimmy's eye contact, which improved his instruction following? (Foxx, 1977)
A) Avoidance of an aversive condition
B) Avoidance of the loss of a reinforcer
C) Punishment
D) Penalty

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The contingency used to improve Jimmy's eye contact was avoidance of an aversive condition. This means that Jimmy was taught that by maintaining eye contact, he could avoid an unpleasant consequence, such as being corrected or reprimanded for not paying attention. This positive reinforcement increased Jimmy's motivation to maintain eye contact, leading to better instruction following.

What Contingency Was Used to Improve Jimmy's Eye Contact, Which