Operant Conditioning (Skinner)
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Which of the following represents the most subtle and philosophical relationship between Edward Thorndike's 'Law of Effect' and B.F. Skinner's 'Operant Conditioning' theory in the field of learning?
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Relationship Between Thorndike and Skinner
Edward Thorndike's Law of Effect, proposed under his 'Trial and Error' theory, states that actions followed by satisfying outcomes or pleasant experiences are strengthened. B.F. Skinner advanced this concept in his Operant Conditioning theory by structuring it into the scientific framework of 'Reinforcement'.
- Thorndike laid the foundational concept of consequence-based strengthening of behavior.
- Skinner mathematically and systematically expanded this into schedules of reinforcement.
- Therefore, Skinner's theory is a developed and modern extension of Thorndike's Law of Effect.
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