According to the law of effect,Thorndike's cats learned to escape the puzzle box because:
A)making the correct sequence of responses led to a desirable outcome.
B)they instinctively knew how to escape.
C)they acquired an understanding of what they needed to do in order to escape.
D)they learned the correct sequence of responses by watching other cats escape from similar boxes.

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The law of effect states that behaviors are shaped by their consequences. In this case, the cats learned to escape the puzzle box because making the correct sequence of responses (such as pressing a lever or pulling a rope) led to a desirable outcome (escaping from the box and getting access to food). This positive reinforcement of desired behavior strengthened their understanding of what they needed to do in order to escape. The other options are less likely, as there is no evidence to suggest that the cats instinctively knew how to escape, understood what they needed to do by observing other cats, or learned by watching other cats escape.

According to the Law of Effect,Thorndike's Cats Learned to Escape