Asked by Amber McDaniel on Jul 25, 2024
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"If a response is followed by a pleasurable consequence, it will tend to be repeated. If a response is followed by an unpleasant consequence, it will tend not to be repeated." This is a statement of __________
A) the law of positive reinforcement.
B) Rescorla's cognitive perspective.
C) Thorndike's law of effect.
D) Garcia's conditional emotional response.
Law Of Effect
A principle in psychology stating that behaviors followed by positive outcomes tend to be repeated, whereas behaviors followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.
- Comprehend the law of effect and its implications for learning and behavior.
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Lauren CurrentAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The statement is a restatement of Thorndike's law of effect, which states that behaviors that are followed by favorable consequences will increase in frequency, while behaviors followed by unfavorable consequences will decrease in frequency.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the law of effect and its implications for learning and behavior.
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