Thorndike: Trial and Error
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Which of the following psychological statements is most authentic and scientifically valid regarding the real psychological implications of Edward Thorndike's 'Connectionism / Trial and Error Theory'—specifically its central concept of the 'Law of Effect' (defined as the fundamental psychological rule that if a connection between a stimulus and response is followed by a satisfying outcome, reward, or pleasant state, the strength of that S-R bond increases, whereas an unsatisfying or painful outcome weakens that connection)—and its scientific application to reinforcement, selection of satisfying responses, and permanent learning of students in classroom teaching?
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According to Edward Thorndike's 'Law of Effect', actions or responses that yield satisfying results are stamped into the brain more strongly, increasing the likelihood of their repetition in the future. Conversely, connections with unsatisfying or painful results are stamped out. In classroom teaching, its direct implication is that teachers should immediately provide appropriate praise, rewards, or satisfying feedback for students' correct efforts, successes, and positive responses to reinforce their learning and help them retain that knowledge for a long time.
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