Thorndike: Trial and Error
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According to Edward Thorndike's Law of Readiness under the Trial and Error Theory—where a ready neural pathway conducting produces satisfaction and strengthens learning, while blocking it or forcing an unready pathway causes annoyance—which of the following psychological statements is most authentic and scientifically valid regarding its classroom implications for mental preparation, motivational alignment, and fatigue management?
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According to Edward Thorndike's Trial and Error Theory of Learning, the Law of Readiness emphasizes that learning is effective only when the learner is adequately prepared—physically, mentally, and emotionally—to perform an action.
- Option (b) is correct because it accurately reflects the psychological implication of the law. It states that without mental and emotional readiness, external teaching methods fail. Therefore, teachers must assess prerequisite knowledge and prime students mentally before introducing new concepts.
- Option (a) is incorrect because readiness involves cognitive and emotional preparedness, not just physical maturation.
- Option (c) is incorrect because Thorndike's laws form the foundational basis of modern educational psychology and child-centered teaching strategies.
- Option (d) is incorrect because rewards alone cannot bypass the necessity of prior knowledge and intrinsic mental readiness.
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