Using the Premack principle, once you have finished studying for your next biology test, you should
A) study for at least two hours.
B) study for a different test.
C) work on your biology homework assignment.
D) teach the biology material to a friend or classmate.
E) do something you enjoy.

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The Premack principle suggests that a high-probability behavior should be contingent upon a lower probability behavior. In this case, studying for the biology test is a lower probability behavior, while doing something enjoyable is a higher probability behavior. Therefore, the best choice after studying for the biology test would be to engage in a high-probability behavior, which is doing something enjoyable.

Using the Premack Principle, Once You Have Finished Studying for Your