The law of effect refers to the tendency to
A) learn associations between consecutive stimuli.
B) learn in the absence of reinforcement.
C) repeat rewarded behaviors and discontinue punished behaviors.
D) make a conditioned response to a conditioned stimulus.

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The law of effect states that behaviors followed by positive outcomes (rewards) are more likely to be repeated, while behaviors followed by negative outcomes (punishments) are less likely to be repeated. Therefore, C is the correct choice, as it accurately expresses the law of effect. A, B, and D do not accurately describe the law of effect.

The Law of Effect Refers to the Tendency to