The Law of Effect States That Random Actions Are Strengthened

question 19

Multiple Choice

The Law of Effect states that random actions are strengthened and will be more likely to occur in the future if the actions are:

• A) reflexive
• B) followed by a reward or pleasurable consequence
• C) negatively reinforced
• D) put into memory

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Definitions:

Master Clock

A primary clock that coordinates and regulates the timing of biological rhythms and cycles in an organism.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the vertebrate brain that produces the hormone melatonin, which regulates sleep patterns.

Egg Rolling Behavior

A behavioral adaptation seen in some bird species where eggs that have been displaced from the nest are rolled back to the nest by the parent.

Motor Program

A coordinated sequence of muscle actions responsible for many behaviors we think of as automatic.