It was Friday and Susan went to her English class thinking about her upcoming date that night with the boy of her dreams. The night before she tried but could not concentrate on the chapter of Ivanhoe she was supposed to read. Her hair would not cooperate with her today and to make matters worse, she was tired from texting her friend into the night regarding what shoes she should wear on her date. Susan did not learn much that day. Which of the following explains this outcome?
a. The law of effort
b. The law of readiness
c. The law of exercise
d. The law of effect
Ans: b. The law of readiness
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