The "law of effect" states that a stimulus will tend to produce a certain response over time if the
A)stimulus is conditioned.
B)organism is repeatedly rewarded for that response.
C)organism is repeatedly punished for that response.
D)stimulus and the response are both unconditioned.

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The law of effect states that a stimulus will tend to produce a certain response over time if the organism is repeatedly rewarded for that response. This means that as the organism receives positive reinforcement for a particular behavior, it is more likely to continue exhibiting that behavior. Therefore, choice (B), where the organism is repeatedly rewarded for a certain response, is the best choice.

The "Law of Effect" States That a Stimulus Will Tend