Thorndike: Trial and Error
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Among Thorndike's laws of learning, the 'Law of Effect' clarifies the role of reward and punishment in the learning process. Which of the following statements is most logical and psychologically accurate regarding this law?
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Understanding Thorndike's Law of Effect
Under Edward Thorndike's Theory of Trial and Error, the Law of Effect states that responses followed by satisfying or pleasant outcomes are firmly stamped into connection with the stimulus, whereas those followed by annoying or painful outcomes are weakened.
- Pleasant Consequences: Strengthen the Stimulus-Response (S-R) bond (Reward).
- Unpleasant Consequences: Weaken the S-R bond (Punishment/Annoyance).
Therefore, option B is the most accurate psychological interpretation of the Law of Effect.
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