Behavior that is followed by positive consequences will likely be repeated.This statement is referred to as
A)the law of consequences.
B)the law of repetition.
C)the law of large numbers.
D)the law of effect.
E)the law of reinforcement.

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The statement is known as the law of effect, which was first proposed by Edward Thorndike. He found that behavior that is followed by positive consequences (or rewards) is likely to be repeated or strengthened, while behavior followed by negative consequences (or punishments) is likely to be weakened or eliminated. This principle has been foundational in behaviorism and is still widely accepted in psychology today.

Behavior That Is Followed by Positive Consequences Will Likely Be