Multiple Choice
Ms.Smythe keeps Eric after school whenever he swears in class.Even though Eric has been kept after school each day for the past three weeks, his swearing has increased rather than decreased.Given what we know about the effects of punishment on behavior, Ms.Smythe should probably conclude that:
A) Her punishment is only temporarily suppressing Eric's swearing.
B) Staying after school is reinforcing for Eric.
C) Eric's swearing will decrease eventually.
D) The punishment is too severe.
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