Thorndike's Idea That Responses That Brought About Positive Outcomes Would

question 154

Multiple Choice

Thorndike's idea that responses that brought about positive outcomes would likely be repeated is called

• A) the law of Skinner.
• B) the law of conditioning.
• C) the law of direct.
• D) the law of protect.
• E) the law of effect.

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Definitions:

Deindividuation

A psychological state characterized by reduced self-awareness and diminished social identity, often leading to disinhibited and impulsive behavior.

Diffusion of Responsibility

A psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility in the presence of a large group of people.

Just-World Hypothesis

The cognitive bias that a person's actions are inherently inclined to bring morally fair and fitting consequences to that person.

Ethnocentrism

The belief that one’s own ethnic group, nation, or religion is superior to all others.