Thorndike: Trial and Error
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The 'Law of Effect', one of the primary laws of the 'Trial and Error Theory of Learning' propounded by Edward Thorndike, states that the frequency of an action increases when it yields pleasant or satisfying outcomes for the organism. Which of the following is most directly and deeply related to the psychological basis of this law?
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Understanding Thorndike's Law of Effect
Among Thorndike's primary laws of learning, the Law of Effect emphasizes that the bond between a stimulus and a response (S-R Bond) is determined by whether the outcome of that response is satisfying or annoying.
- Core Concept: Actions that are followed by pleasant consequences are more likely to be repeated, while those followed by discomfort are weakened.
- Psychological Foundation: This law serves as the direct precursor to B.F. Skinner's theory of operant conditioning and reinforcement.
Therefore, the reinforcement mechanism that strengthens or weakens the S-R connection forms the deepest psychological basis for this law.
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