Two-year-old Dennis is outside with his mother when he begins pulling the dog's ears. When he refuses to stop, his mother picks Dennis up and carries him back into the house and away from their dog. Dennis is experiencing

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Dennis is experiencing a "time out," which is a form of behavioral intervention where he is removed from a situation as a consequence of his actions, in this case, pulling the dog's ears. This aims to decrease the likelihood of the behavior occurring again.

Two-Year-Old Dennis Is Outside with His Mother When He Begins