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 'Law of Effect' under the 'Trial and Error Theory of Learning'—which posits that the connection between a response and a stimulus is strengthened by satisfying outcomes or rewards, while weakened by unsatisfying or annoying outcomes—in relation to student reinforcement, satisfying learning pathways, and the scientific management of positive reinforcement in classroom teaching?
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Understanding Thorndike's Law of Effect
Edward Thorndike's Law of Effect is one of the foundational primary laws of learning. It states that responses followed by satisfying or pleasant outcomes are firmly imprinted in the learner's mind, strengthening the Stimulus-Response (S-R) bond, whereas those followed by dissatisfaction or annoyance tend to be weakened or discarded.
- Neuro-psychological basis: Satisfying experiences create a neural bond that facilitates the recurrence of the behavior.
- Classroom Implications: Teachers should provide immediate positive reinforcement, praise, or satisfying feedback for correct student responses to solidify the learning pathway.
- Option B accurately captures this scientific mechanism, emphasizing the strengthening of the S-R bond through positive outcomes.
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