Julie wants to earn good grades in college and always plans to spend enough time studying to succeed. However, Julie's apartment is a mess, and although it is the quietest place to study, she cannot study while there are dishes in the sink and laundry that needs to be done. By the time she cleans up, she is tired and deserves a break, so she watches her favorite television shows. At 11:00 p.m. Julie is too tired to study and often falls asleep before she has read even two pages. From a behavioral perspective, Julie's environment and learning experiences have shaped her behavior. In order to improve her study habits, which of the following would a behaviorist have Julie do first?
A. Study in the library on campus.
B. Develop a written study schedule.
C. Identify why it is she really does not want to succeed.
D. Hire a housekeeper to clean her apartment.
A. Study in the library on campus.
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