Tina always seems to be a little late for work every morning because she spends so much time drinking coffee and reading the morning paper that she has to rush through her shower and her selection of clothes.So, she has decided to get a cup of coffee and drink it while selecting her clothes, then take a shower, and, if any time remains, she will have a second cup of coffee and read the morning paper.Tina is utilizing the strategy that involves
A) breaking up response chains.
B) cues and antecedents.
C) alternate responses.
D) extinction.

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Tina is breaking up her response chain by changing the order of her morning routine. Instead of the usual pattern of drinking coffee, reading the paper, showering, and getting dressed, she is doing things in a different order. By breaking up the chain, Tina hopes to avoid the rush and stress she experiences in the morning.

Tina Always Seems to Be a Little Late for Work