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One of the theories associated with Guthrie is the Recency Principle. This principle holds that the response last made to a situation is the response that will be made when that situation occurs again. With this in mind, describe how can the Recency Principle be used to teach a complex skill?

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Recency Principle is applied to teaching.

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As you examine how one of the theories associated with Guthrie is the Recency Principle, you might apply it to various learning situations. Since I have no idea what type of education or learning context you want to cover, I offer some general ideas for you to consider.

First, please note how this principle emphasizes that the response ...

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