When baby Rico whimpers and whines, his mother responds by ignoring him and refusing to pick him up. This decreases Rico's whining. The mother's behavior is an example of
A) habituation.
B) a reinforcer.
C) recovery.
D) punishment.

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The mother's behavior of ignoring and refusing to pick up the baby is a form of punishment, as it is meant to decrease the behavior of whining and complaining.

When Baby Rico Whimpers and Whines, His Mother Responds by Ignoring