According to Guthrie's Theory of Learning, If I Wish to Acquire

question 163

Multiple Choice

According to Guthrie's theory of learning, if I wish to acquire the habit of leaving my keys on the hallway table when I enter the house, I should

• A) deliberately and repeatedly practice entering the house and leaving the keys on the table.
• B) reinforce my behavior when I happen to leave my keys on the hallway table.
• C) punish my behavior when I happen to leave my keys elsewhere.
• D) Both b and c are correct.

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