Thorndike's Rule That Actions Resulting in Good Outcomes Will Be

question 29

Multiple Choice

Thorndike's rule that actions resulting in good outcomes will be repeated and bad outcomes will NOT be repeated is known as the:

• A) mass action rule.
• B) law of effect.
• C) tenet of behavioral reciprocity.
• D) operant theory of cognition.

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Definitions:

Abstinence Violation Effect

A cognitive phenomenon where individuals experiencing a relapse into addictive behavior feel a sense of failure and loss of control, often exacerbating the behavior.

SUD (Substance Use Disorder)

A medical condition characterized by the uncontrollable use of substances despite harmful consequences, previously known as drug or substance addiction.

Chronic Relapsing Condition

A long-term illness characterized by periods of improvement followed by recurrence of symptoms, often seen in addiction and some chronic diseases.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapeutics

A form of psychotherapy that treats problems and boosts happiness by modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts.