Based on the law of effect means that:
A) Many people like to be punished.
B) Good things happen to bad people
C) We repeat things we are punished for - they are usually fun to do
D) We repeat actions that give us a pleasurable consequence.

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The law of effect states that we are more likely to repeat behaviors that give us pleasurable consequences. Option A is incorrect because the law of effect does not suggest that people like to be punished. Option B is incorrect because it goes against the idea that good outcomes are reinforcing. Option C is incorrect because behaviors that are punished are typically not enjoyable.

Based on the Law of Effect Means That