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.
B
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