According to the law of effect, if a stimulus results in a negative outcome, the S-R bond is___________?
Correct answer: A. weakened
- A. weakened
- B. strengthened
- C. stabilized
- D. unsterilized
Explanation
Thorndike’s law of effect states that consequences influence future connections between a stimulus and a response. A negative or unsatisfying result weakens the S-R bond, while a satisfying result strengthens it.
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