Mary has learned, through her own experiences, as well as via conversations with other people, that travelling, late at night, through certain portions of her hometown, can be dangerous, as many crimes are committed in those areas. Therefore, to avoid being a victim of such crimes, she avoids those dangerous areas at all times. This approach can be seen as illustrating one of the core ideas of which approach to learning?
A) functional
B) behavioral
C) cognitive
D) neuroscience

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Mary's approach illustrates the functional approach to learning, which emphasizes adapting behavior based on experiences to increase survival and well-being.

Mary Has Learned, Through Her Own Experiences, as Well as Via