Tommy's mother slaps his hand as punishment when he tries to sneak his third before-dinner cookie.We can expect Tommy's cookie-sneaking to completely disappear.

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While the slap on the hand may deter Tommy from trying to sneak his third cookie in that particular moment, it does not guarantee that his cookie-sneaking behavior will completely disappear. He may still try to sneak cookies in the future or find other ways to get what he wants. Consistent discipline and communication about boundaries and consequences are important in shaping behavior.

Tommy's Mother Slaps His Hand as Punishment When He Tries