Thorndike's law of __________ states that behavior followed by pleasant consequences is likely to be repeated; behavior followed by unpleasant consequences is not.
A) effect
B) behavior
C) outcomes
D) expectancy

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Thorndike's law of effect states that the consequences of behavior determine the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future. Pleasant consequences increase the likelihood of the behavior being repeated, while unpleasant consequences decrease it. The other options, behavior, outcomes, and expectancy, are not the specific term used in Thorndike's law.

Thorndike's Law of __________ States That Behavior Followed by Pleasant