Question

Maria does not like her car seat. She tugs at the straps and grabs at the buckles. After several minutes, she accidentally depresses the release button and is free from the car seat. During the next several car rides, Maria depresses the release button more efficiently and is released with increasing speed. Thorndike would argue that Maria's behavior illustrates

Answer 1

Answer:

The Law of Effect

Explanation:

The law of effect principle developed by Edward Thorndike is that responses that produce a satisfying effect in a particular situation become more likely to occur again in that situation, and responses that produce a discomforting effect become less likely to occur again in that situation.