Thorndike Demonstrated the Law of Effect by Showing That

question 170

Multiple Choice

Thorndike demonstrated the law of effect by showing that:

• A) cats would repeat actions that got them out of a puzzle box.
• B) dogs would salivate to a bell if the sound was paired with food.
• C) pigeons would peck a red, but not a blue, light to get grain.
• D) children would be more likely to hit a doll if they saw an adult do it.

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