"If an operant response is made and followed by a reinforcing stimulus, the probability that the response will occur again is increased." This statement defines (the)
A) Law of Parsimony.
B) Law of Effect.
C) Thorndike's Law.
D) Pavlov's reinforcement principle.

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The statement defines the Law of Effect, which was proposed by Edward Thorndike. It suggests that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences are more likely to be repeated, while those followed by unpleasant consequences are less likely to be repeated.

"If an Operant Response Is Made and Followed by a Reinforcing