The law of effect predicts which of the following?
A)If we play a tone and then give a dog food,the dog will eventually salivate in response to the tone.
B)If a child is bitten by a large black dog,she will start to fear all dogs,not just large black dogs.
C)If a teenager is grounded for staying out past his curfew,he will come home on time in the future.
D)If you can remember a list of words for a few hours after studying it,you will be less likely to forget the list later on.

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The law of effect states that if a behavior is followed by a pleasant consequence, it is more likely to be repeated in the future. Therefore, if a teenager is grounded for staying out past his curfew and he doesn't like being grounded, he will be more likely to come home on time in the future to avoid that consequence.

The Law of Effect Predicts Which of the Following