Explain the Law of Effect and How It Was Demonstrated

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Essay

Explain the Law of Effect and how it was demonstrated by Thorndike.Why is the term "reinforcement" now used rather than Thorndike's original terminology?

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Definitions:

Long-Term Memory

The phase or type of memory responsible for the storage of information over an extended period, ranging from a few days to decades.

Long-Term Potentiation

A long-lasting enhancement in signal transmission between two neurons that results from stimulating them simultaneously.

Elaborative Rehearsal

A memory technique that involves thinking about the meaning of the term to be remembered, as opposed to simply repeating the word to oneself.

Rote Repetition

A learning technique that involves repeating information over and over again to memorize it without necessarily understanding the underlying meaning.