Practice mode Pedagogy

Under the law of effect, what happens to the stimulus-response bond when a response leads to a positive outcome?

Correct answer B. Strengthened

Explanation

Thorndike's law of effect states that responses followed by satisfying consequences are more likely to recur because the stimulus-response connection is strengthened, while unpleasant consequences weaken it.

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