Which of the following statements best captures the essence of Thorndike's law of effect?
A)New stimuli can be conditioned to produce reflexive behaviors.
B)Learning can only occur when the CS provides information about the probability of the UCS occurring.
C)Rewarded behaviors are more likely to be repeated, while unrewarded behaviors are less likely to be repeated.
D)By first observing the actions of others, success can occur the first time a task is attempted.

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Thorndike's law of effect states that rewarded behavior is more likely to be repeated, while behaviors that are not rewarded or punished are less likely to be repeated. This law forms the basis of operant conditioning.

Which of the Following Statements Best Captures the Essence of Thorndike's