During a lecture on learning, a fellow student accidentally stubs his toe on a table leg and lets out a "yelp." Having heard it, the professor says, "Is that behavior [toe stubbing] likely to happen again in the future?" Answer the professor and indicate the reason for your answer.
A. No-the behavior was followed by negative reinforcement (pain)
B. No-the behavior was an example of stimulus substitution
C. No-the behavior was followed by positive punishment (pain)
D. No-the consequence was followed by the behavior
Answer: C
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