Suki enrolled in typing classes to learn to touch type. During the first lesson the teacher made the class practise typing the letters g, h, f, j, d and k without looking at the keys. The teacher praised Suki for typing the letters correctly. In the second lesson, Suki typed these letters together with the letters e, r, i and o and was again praised for her performance. During the third lesson, another four letters were added to those previously learnt. The learning process used by Suki in learning to type was

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Suki enrolled in typing classes to learn to “touch type". During the first lesson the teacher made the class practise typing the letters g, h, f, j, d and k without looking at the keys. The teacher praised Suki for typing the letters correctly. In the second lesson, Suki typed these letters together with the letters e, r, i and o and was again praised for her performance. During the third lesson, another four letters were added to those previously learnt. The learning process used by Suki in learning to type was

A	observational learning.
B	shaping.
C	classical conditioning.
D	fixed action pattern.

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Ans: You can master touch typing through these 3 stages. Stage1: Learn the Home row of keyboard first, then top and bottoms rows and then numbers rows, upper case etc. Stage2: Memorize frequently used syllabus and practice words containing these. Stage3: Practice typing actual text.

Detailed explanation-2: -KeyBlaze free typing software is a tutor designed to make you a typing master. This typing software assists in upgrading typing speed with the help of fun-filled exercises. It provides you with interesting lessons and games for learning.

Detailed explanation-3: -Touch typing is typing without looking at the keyboard. The fundamental idea is that each finger is given its own section of the keyboard and your fingers learn the location of the keyboard through practicing regularly and gaining muscle memory to eventually build up speed whilst typing.

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