Which of the following best describes Thorndike's law of effect?
A. Behavior with a positive outcome will be repeated, while behavior with a negative outcome will be reduced or avoided.
B. Behavior associated with another positive behavior is likely to be repeated while behavior associated with another negative behavior will be avoided.
C. Once a behavior has occurred, it is likely to be repeated.
D. The frequency at which involuntary behaviors occur is a result of their outcomes.
Answer: A
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