Ms. Smythe keeps Eric after school whenever he swears in class. Even though Eric has been kept after school each day for the past three weeks, his swearing has increased rather than decreased. Given what we know about the effects of punishment on behavior, Ms. Smythe should probably conclude that:

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Based on the effects of punishment on behavior, Ms. Smythe should probably conclude that Eric staying after school is reinforcing for him.

What is a reinforcement?

This refers to a consequence that follows an operant response which results to an increase in the likelihood of that response occurring in the future.

Hence, as Eric swearing has increased rather than decreased over the weeks, then,  Ms. Smythe should probably conclude that Eric staying after school is reinforcing.

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