Thorndike: Trial and Error
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Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the actual psychological and pedagogical implications of the 'Law of Readiness' under Edward Thorndike's 'Laws of Learning'?
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Understanding the Law of Readiness
According to Edward Thorndike's primary laws of learning, the Law of Readiness explains that when a neural connection is prepared to act and is given the opportunity to do so, the action is satisfying and learning becomes effective.
- Positive Consequence: Readiness combined with action leads to satisfaction and smooth acquisition of knowledge.
- Negative Consequence: If a prepared individual is prevented from acting, or if action is forced upon an unwilling state, it creates annoyance, frustration, and dissatisfaction.
Therefore, this principle highlights the critical importance of mental and physical preparation (motivation and readiness) in the educational process.
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