Thorndike's Research Famously Led Him to Conclude That Responses Followed

question 148

Multiple Choice

Thorndike's research famously led him to conclude that responses followed by satisfaction will occur again, and those that are not followed by satisfaction become less likely. This principle is known as ______________.

• A) the law of effect
• B) Thorndike's law
• C) the puzzle-box principle
• D) the principle of satisfaction

Analyze the impact of cultural differences on interpersonal misunderstandings and attributions.

Recognize how information can be distorted through social transmission processes.

Assess the role of perspective and attribution in conflict situations, particularly in the context of intergroup conflict.

Comprehend the concept of ethnocentrism and its effects on intergroup attributions.

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Definitions:

Continuity

The unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over a period of time.

Peer Influence

The impact that peers, or individuals of similar age or status, have on each other's attitudes, values, and behaviors.

Decreases

A reduction in quantity, size, or degree.

Housework

Tasks and chores related to the maintenance and management of a home, such as cleaning, cooking, and laundry.