The Law of __________,Proposed by Edward Thorndike,states That an Organism

question 58

Multiple Choice

The law of __________,proposed by Edward Thorndike,states that an organism is likely to repeat a response that produces a desirable outcome and is unlikely to repeat a response that produces an undesirable outcome.

• A) reward
• B) effect
• C) avoidance
• D) punishment

Grasp the concept of operant conditioning and its application to behavior.

Acknowledge the contribution of cognitive and emotional processes in sensory experiences and decision-making.

Understand the interplay between evolutionary biology and psychological principles in explaining behavior.

Understand the concepts of adaptive behavior and innate responses in animals and humans.

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