What Is Thorndikes Theory

Thorndike’s theory consists of three primary laws: (1) law of effect – responses to a situation which are followed by a rewarding state of affairs will be strengthened and become habitual responses to that situation, (2) law of readiness – a series of responses can be chained together to satisfy some goal which will …

What is Thorndike's theory on punishment and learning?

Thorndike’s law of effect states that behaviors followed by a reward or reinforcement are more likely in the future, whereas behaviors followed by a punishment are less likely in the future. This basic principle is the foundation for many ideas and techniques in the behavioral perspective within educational psychology.

What are the laws of learning by Thorndike?

Edward Lee Thorndike (1874-1949) gives four important laws in learning. They are law of readiness, law of exercise, law of effect and law of belonging.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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