Thorndike's law of effect is most closely associated with which operant conditioning principle?
A)Premack principle
B)Negative reinforcement
C)Punishment
D)Positive reinforcement

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Thorndike's law of effect states that behaviors followed by positive consequences are more likely to be repeated, while behaviors followed by negative consequences are less likely to be repeated. This is most closely associated with the principle of positive reinforcement, as the positive consequence (reinforcement) increases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

Thorndike's Law of Effect Is Most Closely Associated with Which