Which of the following steps in acquiring a new throw in judo illustrates contingency-shaped behavior?
A) Watching others who are experts at that throw
B) Receiving instructions about the throw
C) Trying to perform the throw and seeing what happens
D) Forming a clear visual image of the throw.

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Contingency-shaped behavior is learned through trial and error, where the consequences of actions guide learning. Trying to perform the throw and seeing what happens (C) is an example of learning through direct experience with the consequences of one's actions, which is the essence of contingency-shaped behavior.

Which of the Following Steps in Acquiring a New Throw