Which of the Following Statements Best Captures the Essence of Thorndike's

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best captures the essence of Thorndike's law of effect?

• A) New stimuli can be conditioned to produce reflexive behaviors.
• B) Learning can only occur when the CS provides information about the probability of the UCS occurring.
• C) Rewarded behaviors are more likely to be repeated, while unrewarded behaviors are less likely to be repeated.
• D) If a person first observes the actions of others, that person can successfully complete a task on the first attempt.

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Definitions:

Triad

A social relationship among three “nodes,” or social units (e.g., people, firms, organizations, countries, etc.).

Communicable Diseases

Diseases that are spread from one person to another through various ways, such as air, physical contact, or contaminated food and water.

Social Ties

represent the connections or relationships between individuals or groups that affect social behavior and contribute to a sense of community.

Infectious Disease

Diseases caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites that can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another.