The law of effect predicts which statement?
A) If a tone is played while the dog is provided food, the dog will eventually salivate in response to the tone.
B) If a child is scratched by a black cat, the child will fear all cats, not just black ones.
C) If one remembers a couple of phone numbers a few hours after being told, one is less likely to forget them later.
D) If a teenager is grounded for taking the car without permission, he will ask for permission next time.

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The law of effect, proposed by Edward Thorndike, suggests that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are likely to be repeated, while those followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated. Option D directly reflects this principle, as the teenager is less likely to take the car without permission after being grounded, a negative consequence.

The Law of Effect Predicts Which Statement