Behaviors that are followed by consequences that are satisfying to the organism are more likely to be repeated, and behaviors that are followed by unpleasant consequences are less likely to be repeated. This idea is called the ...

(A) law of effect

(B) classical conditioning

(C) operant conditioning

(D) negative reinforcement

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Denisse Cortez

25 December, 16:58

Behaviors that are followed by consequences that are satisfying to the organism are more likely to be repeated, and behaviors that are followed by unpleasant consequences are less likely to be repeated. This idea is called the ...

(A) law of effect

(B) classical conditioning

(C) operant conditioning

(D) negative reinforcement

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Marina Wood · Answer 1

(A) law of effect

Explanation:

According to Thorndike's Law of Effect, satisfaction leads to learning. The principle of the law of effect developed by Edward Thorndike suggests that the responses closely followed by satisfaction will be firmly linked to the situation and thus more likely to recur when the situation recurs.