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Thorndike's Law of Effect

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AP Psychology

Definition

Thorndike's Law of Effect states that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences tend to be repeated, while behaviors followed by unsatisfying consequences are less likely to occur again. It emphasizes the role of consequences in shaping behavior.

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