Thorndike's law of effect states that:
A) people learn more efficiently than rats.
B) learning cannot occur in a single trial.
C) learning is quickly forgotten if the relevant situation is not re-experienced.
D) behaviors followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.

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Thorndike's law of effect suggests that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences are more likely to be repeated, while those followed by unpleasant consequences are less likely to be repeated. Therefore, option D is correct as it aligns with the principle that behaviors followed by negative outcomes (unpleasant consequences) are less likely to be repeated.

Thorndike's Law of Effect States That