Behaviors that result in satisfying effects are strengthened and behaviors that result in discomfort are weakened. This statement is explained by
A)the Law of Effect.
B)classical conditioning.
C)latent learning.
D)radical behaviorism.
E)insight learning.

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The Law of Effect, proposed by Edward Thorndike, states that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences tend to be repeated, while those that produce unpleasant consequences are less likely to be repeated. This principle is foundational to the understanding of operant conditioning.

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