Leo has recently studied the principle of reinforcement in his psychology class. He is now trying to teach his daughter good table manners. From an information processing perspective of transfer, is Leo likely to use the principle of reinforcement in helping his daughter learn manners?
a. Definitely yes
b. Definitely no
c. Only if he retrieves the principle of reinforcement at the time he is teaching his daughter
d. Only if he has previously learned the principle of reinforcement to a level of automaticity
c
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A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 40
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