When Mark Goes to Give Sven a Congratulatory Pat on the Back

Multiple Choice

When Mark goes to give Sven a congratulatory pat on the back after a job well done, he jumps and turns away. Mark has just read Chapter 1 and fancies himself something of a Gestalt psychologist. What is he likely to think about Sven's behavior?

A) "Sven must have been abused as a child."
B) "What's his problem? A pat on the back is a reinforcer."
C) "Sven must have interpreted my gesture differently than I intended."
D) "Sven must have low self-esteem."