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Alexis Keith
on Dec 24, 2024Verified
The person associated with the law of effect is _______.
A) Watson
B) Pavlov
C) Skinner
D) Thorndike
Law of Effect
A principle in psychology proposed by Edward Thorndike, suggesting that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are likely to be repeated, while those followed by negative outcomes are less likely to reoccur.
Skinner
B.F. Skinner, an influential American psychologist known for his work in behaviorism and the development of the theory of operant conditioning.
Pavlov
A Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, demonstrating how stimuli can trigger conditioned responses.
- Identify the central figures associated with the study of learning, including Thorndike, Pavlov, and Skinner.
- Elucidate the principle of the Law of Effect and its importance.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the central figures associated with the study of learning, including Thorndike, Pavlov, and Skinner.
- Elucidate the principle of the Law of Effect and its importance.