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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Guthrie's theory of learning emphasizes the importance of practice and repetition in forming a habit. According to this theory, deliberately practicing the desired behavior (in this case, leaving keys on the hallway table) is key to habit formation.

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