Rhonda has always gotten people's attention by acting "silly," but she wants to get out of this habit

So, she practices intelligent but interesting "starter" conversations to keep people's attention. Rhonda is using which strategy for breaking a bad habit?
a. breaking up response chains
b. cues and antecedents
c. alternate responses
d. extinction


ANSWER: c

Psychology

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