To conduct a study that makes use of the law of effect, the design would need to
A) ensure that subjects' behaviors are followed by satisfying events.
B) precede behaviors with clear stimuli and follow behaviors with satisfying events.
C) inform subjects that their behavior will have an effect on the outcomes.
D) The law of effect would not be used due to ethical considerations.

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The law of effect, proposed by Edward Thorndike, suggests that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences are more likely to recur, and behaviors followed by unpleasant consequences are less likely to recur. Therefore, a study design that includes preceding behaviors with clear stimuli and following behaviors with satisfying events would effectively utilize the law of effect.

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