"Of several responses made to the same situation, those which are accompanied or closely followed by satisfaction to the animal will, other things being equal, be more firmly connected with the situation." (Thorndike, 1911, p. 244)."This is the law of ________.

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This statement describes the Law of Effect, formulated by Edward Thorndike, which posits that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are more likely to be repeated in similar situations.

"Of Several Responses Made to the Same Situation, Those Which