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Thorndike's law of effect became the basis for operant conditioning and the "behavioral technology" developed by a. Ivan Pavlov. b. John Garcia. c. B. F. Skinner. d. John B. Watson.

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   Thorndike's law of effect became the basis for operant conditioning and the "behavioral technology" developed by
a. Ivan Pavlov.
b. John Garcia.
c. B. F. Skinner.
d. John B. Watson.

Exploring Psychology

David G. Myers 8th Edition

Chapter 7, Problem 9

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Thorndike developed the law of effect, which states that rewarded behaviors are more likely to reoccur. This can be represented as: \[ \text{Law of Effect: Rewarded Behaviors} \rightarrow \text{Likelihood of Recurrence} \] Show more…

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Thorndike's law of effect became the basis for operant conditioning and the "behavioral technology" developed by a. Ivan Pavlov. b. John Garcia. c. B. F. Skinner. d. John B. Watson.

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Key Concepts

Law of Effect

The law of effect is a principle formulated by Thorndike which posits that behaviors followed by pleasant consequences are likely to be repeated, while those followed by unpleasant outcomes are less likely to be repeated. This foundational idea emphasizes the role of reinforcement in shaping behavior.

Operant Conditioning

Operant conditioning is a type of learning where behavior is controlled by consequences. This concept, largely developed by B. F. Skinner, builds on the law of effect and involves modifying behavior through the systematic use of rewards and punishments.

Behavioral Technology

Behavioral technology refers to the methods and practices derived from behaviorist principles that are used to modify behavior systematically. It involves applying the techniques of operant conditioning to influence behavior in practical settings, often to achieve specific outcomes.

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