Operant Conditioning (Skinner)
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Upon conducting an in-depth psychological analysis of Thorndike's primary laws of learning (Law of Readiness, Law of Exercise, and Law of Effect) and Skinner's principles of Operant Conditioning, if a teacher utilizes the dynamics of the 'Law of Effect' and 'Positive Reinforcement' to teach a new skill to students in the classroom, which of the following statements is most authoritative and scientifically true regarding the philosophical and practical nature of this educational process?
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Detailed Explanation
According to Edward Thorndike's Law of Effect, actions that produce satisfying outcomes strengthen the connection between the Stimulus (S) and Response (R). This exact concept later laid the foundation for B.F. Skinner's theories of operant conditioning and reinforcement.
Key Concept Analysis:
- Thorndike's Law of Effect: States that responses followed by pleasant outcomes are more likely to recur.
- Skinner's Operant Conditioning: Expanded on this by focusing on how consequences shape voluntary behavior through reinforcement.
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