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 behaviour, Ms.Smythe should probably conclude that:

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The increase in Eric's swearing, despite the punishment, suggests that staying after school is acting as a reinforcement rather than a deterrent. This could mean that Eric is seeking attention or finds staying after school preferable to other options, thus encouraging the behavior Ms. Smythe is trying to discourage.

MsSmythe Keeps Eric After School Whenever He Swears in Class