Thorndike's Law of Effect States That

question 141

Multiple Choice

Thorndike's law of effect states that

• A)responses followed by unsatisfying consequences will become more likely to occur
• B)responses followed by unsatisfying consequences will become less likely to occur
• C)aversive consequences produce greater learning than do positive consequences
• D)positive consequences produce greater learning than do negative consequences

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Definitions:

Hidden Benefits

Advantages or positive outcomes that are not immediately obvious or recognized, often becoming apparent over time or upon closer examination.

Procrastination

The act of delaying or postponing tasks or decisions, often leading to stress, anxiety, or negative outcomes.

Groupthink

A problematic type of thinking that results from group members who are overly willing to agree with one another because of time pressure, stress, and low collective self-esteem.

Overall Mood

The prevailing emotional state or general emotional background that can influence a person's perception and behavior over a period of time.