A woodchuck tries to crack a walnut shell in two different ways--with his paws and with his teeth. The last method worked and the first did not; hence, the woodchuck will be more likely to rely on his teeth for splitting the next nut. This observation illustrates the:

A) the discrimination principle.
B) the Law of Practice.
C) the Law of Effect.
D) the Premack principle.

Law Of Effect

A psychological rule that suggests actions leading to rewarding outcomes are more likely to recur, whereas actions that result in negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.

Woodchuck

A ground-dwelling rodent also known as a groundhog, widely recognized for its burrowing habits and significance in North American folklore.

Walnut

A type of nut obtained from trees of the genus Juglans, known for its hard shell and edible seed.