According to Thorndike's law of effect, the frequency of an action is ________.
A) decreased when followed by pleasant consequences
B) increased when followed by pleasant consequences
C) increased when followed by unpleasant consequences
D) increased with repetition

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Thorndike's law of effect states that behaviors followed by pleasant consequences are more likely to be repeated, thus increasing their frequency.

According to Thorndike's Law of Effect, the Frequency of an Action