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 likely to continuing trying to earn As.
A) classical conditioning
B) operant conditioning
C) law of effect
D) shaping

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Thorndike's Law of Effect suggests that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are likely to be repeated. In this case, Stacey receiving $10 for every A acts as a positive reinforcement, making it likely she will continue striving for As.

Stacey Tries Extra Hard in School Because She Receives 10