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Andrea Flores
on Dec 24, 2024Verified
Who formulated the law of effect?
A) Pavlov
B) Skinner
C) Thorndike
D) Watson
Law of Effect
A psychological principle stating that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are likely to be repeated, while those followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.
Skinner
B.F. Skinner, an American psychologist and behaviorist, well-known for his work in operant conditioning and behavior analysis.
Pavlov
A psychologist known for his work on classical conditioning, demonstrating how stimuli can trigger conditioned responses.
- Recognize the essential theorists associated with the conceptualization of learning, including Thorndike, Pavlov, and Skinner.
- Explain the concept of the Law of Effect and its significance.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the essential theorists associated with the conceptualization of learning, including Thorndike, Pavlov, and Skinner.
- Explain the concept of the Law of Effect and its significance.