Suppose Sandra Has Difficulty in Concentrating While Doing Her Homework

question 193

Multiple Choice

Suppose Sandra has difficulty in concentrating while doing her homework. She decides to reward herself for reading 5 minutes without letting her mind wander. After a week of this, she decides to reward herself only when she reads for 10 minutes without distraction. Finally, she is able to concentrate for 15 minutes at a time without distraction. Sandra's ability to improve her study behavior is best considered an example of:

• A) shaping
• B) classical conditioning
• C) habituation
• D) punishment

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The process of calculating interest on a principal sum and its accumulated interest at two intervals within the year.

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