James is awakened at night by the barking god (Hans) who lives next door. James opens his window and yells at the dog, to no avail. James next throws one of his best shoes at the dog, who immediately stops barking and busily chews on the shoe. James' shoe-throwing behavior has been:

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James' shoe-throwing behavior has been negatively reinforced because the removal of the barking (an unpleasant stimulus) occurred as a result of his action, increasing the likelihood that he will throw a shoe again in similar situations.

James Is Awakened at Night by the Barking God (Hans)