From a Behavior Systems Theory Perspective, a Dog's Tendency to Nip

question 2

Multiple Choice

From a behavior systems theory perspective, a dog's tendency to nip at people who attempt to take away its food:

• A) is simply a behavior that has been negatively reinforced by the removal of a person's hand.
• B) probably indicates something about its self-perceived social status within the household.
• C) is best eliminated through punishment.
• D) most likely indicates the generalized activation of the dog's predatory system in the presence of food.

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