Asked by Jenny Beattie on Jun 11, 2024

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The Law of Effect was proposed by:

A) Titchener.
B) Watson.
C) Skinner.
D) Thorndike.

Law of Effect

A principle suggesting that responses that produce a satisfying effect in a particular situation become more likely to occur again in that situation, while responses that produce a discomforting effect become less likely.

Titchener

Edward Bradford Titchener, an early 20th-century psychologist, known for developing the theory of structuralism, which focused on understanding the structure of the mind through introspection.

Skinner

Renowned psychologist B.F. Skinner, known for his work in behaviorism and development of the theory of operant conditioning.

  • Clarify the idea behind the Law of Effect and its relevance.
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Shela MichelJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Law of Effect was proposed by Edward Thorndike in 1905.