Question

According to the law of effect, behaviors that are followed by consequences that are satisfying to the organism are more likely

Question 31 options:
a)
to be rewarded.
b)
to be repeated.
c)
to be extinguished.
d)
to be discouraged.

Answer 1

The law of effect indicates that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences are more likely to be repeated.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the law of effect, proposed by psychologist Edward Thorndike, behaviors that are followed by consequences that are satisfying to the organism are more likely to be repeated. This principle was further developed in operant conditioning by B. F. Skinner, who believed that the reinforcements (rewards) and punishments received for a behavior motivate whether that behavior will occur again in the future. An example can be seen in a person's employment; typically, individuals go to work because of the financial compensation, which is a rewarding consequence for their behavior of working. This means that if an organism receives a positive consequence or reward after performing a certain behavior, they are more likely to engage in that behavior again in the future. On the other hand, behaviors that are followed by unpleasant consequences are less likely to be repeated. For example, if a student studies diligently and earns good grades, they are likely to continue studying as it is satisfying to them.