Which of the following best describes the law of effect?
A) A conditioned stimulus will produce a conditioned response.
B) The consequence of a response determines whether the response will be repeated.
C) Reinforcers should be given immediately after a response.
D) Behaviors will be elicited if the conditioned response is strong.

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The law of effect states that the consequence of a response determines whether the response will be repeated. If the consequence is positive (e.g. a reward or reinforcement), the behavior is more likely to be repeated. If the consequence is negative (e.g. punishment), the behavior is less likely to be repeated. This law was first proposed by Edward Thorndike based on his experiments with cats in puzzle boxes.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Law of Effect