Asked by TellyTells Everything on Jun 22, 2024
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Thorndike conducted research on:
A) operant conditioning.
B) classical conditioning.
C) shaping.
D) higher-order conditioning.
Operant Conditioning
A method of learning that occurs through reinforcements and punishments for behavior, influencing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.
Higher-Order Conditioning
A form of learning in which a stimulus is first made meaningful through classical conditioning. Then, another stimulus is paired with the first, causing the second stimulus to elicit the conditioned response even in the absence of the first.
Shaping
A method of positively reinforcing behaviors that are successively closer to the desired behavior.
- Determine the key theorists related to learning paradigms, like Thorndike, Pavlov, and Skinner.
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DD
Diamond DaileyJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Thorndike is best known for his work on operant conditioning, particularly his experiments with cats in puzzle boxes, which led to the formulation of the Law of Effect.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the key theorists related to learning paradigms, like Thorndike, Pavlov, and Skinner.