David had put extra hours into the project and had made sure that all glitches were taken care of. His manager acknowledged his effort and recommended him to be a part of the reconnaissance team visiting China. David was very happy and assured his manager that he'd put in extra effort in the future. Which of the following does this situation exemplify?
A) law of effect
B) under-reward inequity
C) deficit principle
D) progression principle
E) ERG theory

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The law of effect, part of Thorndike's theory, suggests that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are likely to be repeated. David's increased effort leading to a positive outcome (recommendation for the team) exemplifies this principle.

David Had Put Extra Hours into the Project and Had