Question

The law of effect states that when a behavior is rewarded, which of the following is most likely to occur?
A.
The behavior will be neither more or less likely to be repeated.
B.
The behavior will be less likely to be repeated.
C.
The behavior will be repeated a set number of times.
D.
The behavior will be more likely to be repeated.

Answer 1

D. The behavior will be more likely to be repeated.

The law of effect (Thorndike) states that actions followed by satisfying (rewarding) outcomes are strengthened and thus more likely to be repeated, while actions followed by unpleasant outcomes are weakened.