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Joseph McCray
on Dec 24, 2024
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The person most closely associated with the law of effect is ________ .
A) Watson
B) Pavlov
C) Skinner
D) Thorndike
Law of Effect
A psychological principle stating that behaviors followed by pleasant consequences are likely to be repeated, while those followed by unpleasant consequences are less likely.
Skinner
B.F. Skinner, an American psychologist known for his work in behaviorism and for developing the theory of operant conditioning.
Pavlov
Refers to Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist known for his research in classical conditioning, particularly the conditioned reflex experiment with dogs.
- Identify the major theorists associated with learning theories, such as Thorndike, Pavlov, and Skinner.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the major theorists associated with learning theories, such as Thorndike, Pavlov, and Skinner.