Modern psychologists refer to the first part of the Law of Effect as _____ and the second part as _____.
A)classical conditioning; operant conditioning
B)operant conditioning; classical conditioning
C)reinforcement; punishment
D)punishment; reinforcement
E)trial and error; latent learning

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The Law of Effect, proposed by Edward Thorndike, suggests that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences are more likely to be repeated (reinforcement), while those followed by unpleasant consequences are less likely to be repeated (punishment).

Modern Psychologists Refer to the First Part of the Law