Question

E. L. Thorndike’s Law of Effect states that _________.a. It states a response followed by a reward is more likely to recur in the future. b. It states principals have perfect information on the degree to which an agent is pursuing goals. c. It states a behavior is a function of ability and knowledge. d. It states valence of pay outcomes should vary under different pay systems. e. It states monetary incentives increase intrinsic motivation.

Answer 1

Answer:

A) It states a response followed by a reward is more likely to recur in the future.

Explanation:

E.L. Thorndike stated in 1898 that the Law of Effect in psychology is a behavioural term used to describe the attitude of humans towards positive responses. The Law of Effect states that the responses that produce a satisfying effect to 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. This thus explains the situation when man's senses are programmed to positivity especially when it involves satisfaction.  It also means that when a positive thing occurs, there is a strong possibility that it will occur again.