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Understanding Thorndike's Law of Effect: Behavioral Outcomes Defined

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Thorndike’s principle that behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely is known as what?

a. Law of effect

b. Operant conditioning

c. Shaping

d. Respondent behavior

e. Discrimination

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QUESTION:

Thorndike’s principle that behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely is known as what?

a. Law of effect

b. Operant conditioning

c. Shaping

d. Respondent behavior

e. Discrimination

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Shaping is an operant technique developed by B.F. Skinner for establishing a target behavior that a person currently doesn’t exhibit. Skinner also defined respondent behavior as an involuntary behavioral process that occurs in response to some stimuli. The respondent's behaviors are essential for the survival of an organism. 

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Explore Edward Thorndike's foundational Law of Effect, illustrating how favorable consequences influence behavior repetition. Contrast this principle with other behavioral concepts like operant conditioning and shaping for a complete understanding.


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