Thorndike's law of effect states that behavior is ____.
A)based on a strong relationship between conditioned and unconditioned stimuli
B)an adaptation based on imitation
C)"stamped into" an animal relative to the consequences of the behavior
D)predetermined by the type of organism

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Thorndike's law of effect suggests that behavior is "stamped into" an animal based on the consequences of the behavior. In other words, behaviors that are followed by favorable or desirable outcomes are more likely to be repeated, while behaviors that lead to negative consequences are less likely to be repeated. This law applies to all organisms, not just specific types of animals, as suggested in option D. Options A and B are incorrect as they do not accurately describe Thorndike's law of effect.

Thorndike's Law of Effect States That Behavior Is ____