Concerning the role of mediation (e.g., reasoning or thinking) in learning, Thorndike concluded that it:

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Thorndike concluded that the role of mediation (such as reasoning or thinking) in learning was an unnecessary assumption, as he believed all learning could be explained without reference to it. He emphasized the importance of observable behaviors and the connections between stimuli and responses, rather than internal mental processes.

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