Gary has a sinus infection and only feels better after sneezing. Aware of this, his mother attempts to reinforce his sneezing by shouting "good job" every time he sneezes. Unfortunately, his rate of sneezing remains the same. Which of the following offers the best explanation for why this reinforcement was ineffective?
A. Because she used a fixed reinforcement schedule instead of variable
B. Because Gary wasn't paying enough attention to her reinforcement
C. Because sneezing is an involuntary behavior
D. Because shouting "good job" wasn't rewarding enough
Answer: C
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