From a Behavior Systems Theory Perspective, a Dog's Tendency to Nip

Multiple Choice

From a behavior systems theory perspective, a dog's tendency to nip at people who attempt to take away its food:

A) is simply a behavior that has been negatively reinforced by the removal of a person's hand.
B) probably indicates something about its self-perceived social status within the household.
C) is best eliminated through punishment.
D) most likely indicates the generalized activation of the dog's predatory system in the presence of food.