Thorndike: Trial and Error
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In Edward Thorndike's Trial and Error Theory, one of the primary laws of learning, the 'Law of Exercise', was later subdivided into which two sub-laws, and what is their logical significance in the learning process?
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Edward Thorndike subdivided the 'Law of Exercise' in his learning theories into two sub-parts: the Law of Use and the Law of Disuse.
- Law of Use: States that the bond between a stimulus and response is strengthened through practice or active use.
- Law of Disuse: States that when practice is discontinued, the neural connection weakens or fades over time.
For more detailed study on this learning theory, you can refer to educational psychology resources.
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