The law of Effect suggests that _________________________?
Correct answer: C. in addition to practice there must be reinforcement
- A. practice alone procedures learning
- B. in addition to reinforcement there must be reward
- C. in addition to practice there must be reinforcement
- D. Skinner's view has been superseded by Hull's
Explanation
Thorndike’s law of effect holds that behavior followed by satisfying consequences becomes more likely, so practice alone is insufficient. The key learning ingredient is reinforcement or a satisfying consequence in addition to practice.
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