Stacey tries extra hard in school because she receives 10 dollars for every A she earns on her report card.According to Thorndike's ________,Stacey is more likely to earn As.

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Thorndike's Law of Effect states that behaviors followed by pleasant consequences are more likely to be repeated, while those followed by unpleasant consequences are less likely to be repeated. In this scenario, Stacey receiving $10 for every A acts as a pleasant consequence, making it more likely she will continue to earn As.

Stacey Tries Extra Hard in School Because She Receives 10