Rosie and Ginny decide to eat at a restaurant.When they arrive,they are greeted promptly by the hostess.The waiter is efficient and the food is fantastic! They are likely to return to the restaurant because their decision to eat there was followed by a satisfying experience.This example best?illustrates ____.

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The example best illustrates the law of effect, which states that behavior is shaped by the consequences that follow it. In this case, the satisfying experience of the meal reinforces their decision to return to the restaurant. The pleasure principle (B) is a concept from psychoanalytic theory that suggests individuals seek pleasure and avoid pain. Michelin's law (C) is not a recognized psychological concept. The Garcia effect (D) refers to a phenomenon where a learned association between a food and an illness can lead to a conditioned aversion to the food. It is not applicable in this example.

Rosie and Ginny Decide to Eat at a Restaurant