Any response followed by a pleasant or desirable outcome is likely to be repeated. At the same time, responses followed by unpleasant consequences are less likely to be repeated. According to the textbook, this is the law of
A. diminishing returns.
B. continuity.
C. Pragnanz.
D. effect.
Answer: D
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