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 the primary laws—(1) Law of Readiness, (2) Law of Exercise, and (3) Law of Effect—propounded under Edward Thorndike's 'Connectionism Theory of Learning', along with their minor laws, and the reinforcement of satisfactory responses and extinction of unsatisfactory responses in students through the 'Trial and Error' method in classroom teaching?
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According to Thorndike's Connectionism, the 'Law of Readiness' clarifies that when a conduction unit is ready to function and is allowed to do so, it brings satisfaction which facilitates learning. Conversely, if it is prevented from acting or forced to act unwillingly, dissatisfaction arises. This law forms the basis for assessing students' mental preparation and readiness in the classroom.
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