Allan learned a subtraction fact because he was able to build upon an addition fact he already knew. This is an

example of learning through

a. a mnemonic device.
b. drill and practice.
c. positive reinforcement.
d. contingency contracting.
e. adding to prior knowledge.


ANSWER: e

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