Cats received a fish reward whenever they maneuvered themselves out of an enclosed puzzle box. With successive trials, the cats escaped from the box with increasing speed. This illustrates

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The Law of Effect states that behaviors that are followed by rewarding consequences are more likely to be repeated, which is exemplified in this scenario where the cats learn to escape the puzzle box faster with successive trials, as they received a fish reward afterward.

Cats Received a Fish Reward Whenever They Maneuvered Themselves Out