Based on his research with cats, Thorndike formulated his famous ______ of ______, which states that lead to a ________ state of affairs are strengthened, while behaviors that lead to an ________ state of affairs are weakened.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer:
law of effect
satisfying
unsatisfying (annoying).
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Maltreated children have a greater tendency to ____ than non-maltreated children
a. have a disinhibition of emotional expressions b. exaggerate emotional expressions c. have difficulty understanding the emotional states of others d. inhibit emotional expressions and modulating their emotional states
____________________ triggers the development of acne
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
To which of the following groups would an academically successful teenager be most likely to gravitate?
a) kids who do not study hard, since they will help her "complete" her personality b) other kids who are academically successful c) kids who are very into extracurricular activities d) kids who are interested in sports and recreation
According to the law of effect, a behavior is most likely to be repeated when it is ________
a. paired with a neutral stimulus b. ignored c. followed by reinforcement d. preceded by reinforcement