Imagine you are trapped in a cage. Every time you press a button you get a drink of water and every time you pull on a string you get shocked. Soon, you understand that you should press the button, but leave the string alone. This example follows the theory of:
A) the law of effect
B) effective learning
C) the law of learning
D) the effective law

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The theory of the law of effect states that behavior that is followed by positive consequences is likely to be repeated, while behavior that is followed by negative consequences is less likely to be repeated. In this example, pressing the button leads to a positive consequence (getting a drink of water), while pulling the string leads to a negative consequence (getting shocked). Therefore, the individual learns to press the button and avoid pulling the string based on the law of effect. A, the law of effect, is therefore the best choice.

Imagine You Are Trapped in a Cage