The idea that successful behaviors will increase in likelihood while unsuccessful behaviors will decrease in likelihood was first described in:
A) Skinner's idea of selection by consequences
B) Watson's stimulus-response psychology
C) Pavlov's work on conditional reflexes
D) Thorndike's law of effect

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Thorndike's law of effect, formulated in the early 20th century, posits that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences tend to be repeated, while those followed by unpleasant consequences are less likely to be repeated. This principle laid the groundwork for later theories of learning and behavior, including Skinner's operant conditioning.

The Idea That Successful Behaviors Will Increase in Likelihood While