Behaviorists were NOT influenced by the work of Thorndike because:
A)it was free from explanations involving the mind.
B)Thorndike's measurements were observable.
C)the law of effect stressed the importance of expectancy.
D)Thorndike's procedure could quantify the rate of learning.

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The law of effect, proposed by Thorndike, emphasizes the role of rewards and punishments in strengthening or weakening a behavior, rather than the importance of expectancy or cognitive processes, which behaviorists tend to avoid discussing.

Behaviorists Were NOT Influenced by the Work of Thorndike Because