When walking into a room, Jacob repeatedly slams the door each time. After talking to Jacob about his behavior, Mrs. Fergy requires Jacob to repeatedly practice closing the door quietly each time he slams the door. What type of method did Mrs. Fergy use to decrease Jacob's behavior of slamming the door?
A. response interruption
B. restitutional overcorrection
C. positive practice overcorrection
D. simple restitution
Answer: C
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