Julie wants to earn good grades in college.She carefully schedules time to study,but every time she sits down she realizes how messy her dorm room is,she can hear other people talking down the hall,or she is distracted by the television.Which of the following would a behaviourist tell Julie to do first?

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A behaviourist would suggest changing the environment to reduce distractions. Studying in a quiet corner of the library on campus would eliminate the noise from other people talking and the distractions in her dorm room. Outlining the points she wants to study would be helpful in organizing her studying, but it does not address the issue of distractions. Identifying why she does not want to succeed would be helpful in identifying any underlying psychological barriers, but it does not address the immediate issue of distractions. Unplugging her television would be helpful, but it does not address the other sources of distraction in her environment.

Julie Wants to Earn Good Grades in College