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Basic Principles of Operant Conditioning: Thorndike's Law of Effect

Law of effect

Law of effect

Initially, cats displayed a variety of behaviors inside the box. Over successive trials, actions that were helpful in escaping the box and receiving the food reward were replicated and repeated at a higher rate.

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