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Misty Patton
on Nov 14, 2024Verified
Thorndike (1913) found that the consequences of a response strengthen the connection between that response and some stimulus in the environment. He called this strengthening the:
A) law of effect
B) Thorndike's learning hypothesis
C) classical conditioning law
D) preparedness hypothesis
Law of Effect
A psychological principle stating that responses followed by a satisfying effect become more likely to occur, while responses followed by a discomforting effect become less likely.
Thorndike
An American psychologist known for his work on learning theory and the law of effect, which suggested that behaviors followed by satisfying outcomes are likely to be repeated.
Stimulus
Any event or situation that evokes a response from an organism.
- Master the basic theories of classical conditioning.
- Understand the principle of operant conditioning and its application in learning and behavior modification.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Master the basic theories of classical conditioning.
- Understand the principle of operant conditioning and its application in learning and behavior modification.