In your backyard you have a bird feeder from which a particular squirrel likes to eat.You have tried many ways to prevent it from stealing from it.You notice that the squirrel's random behavior gradually turns into goal-directed behavior.This best illustrates what Thorndike called the:
A) Law of Effect
B) principle of continuity
C) law of consequence
D) classical conditioning

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The Law of Effect states that behaviors that lead to a satisfying outcome are more likely to be repeated, while behaviors that lead to an unsatisfying outcome are less likely to be repeated. In this scenario, the squirrel's repeated attempts to steal from the bird feeder have led to a satisfying outcome. However, as it notices changes in the environment (the owner's attempts to prevent stealing), it changes its behavior to achieve its goal more efficiently. This gradual shift from random to goal-directed behavior is an illustration of the Law of Effect.

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