Nelson broke his mother's lamp while playing in the house. His mother tells him, "I still love you Nelson, but I don't love your behavior choice," before administering punishment. In saying this, Nelson's mother has avoided the risk of Nelson:
A. becoming more aggressive due to harsh punishment.
B. neglecting to change his behavior because he has not been taught a more appropriate way to act.
C. feeling like he was punished, and not his behavior choice.
D. returning to the inappropriate behavior when his mother isn't watching.
Answer: C
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