The law of use is a psychological principle that states that the more often a connection between a situation and a response is used, the stronger it becomes:
Law | Explanation |
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Law of use | The strength of a connection between a situation and a response increases with use |
Law of disuse | The strength of a connection between a situation and a response decreases with disuse |
The law of use is part of Edward Thorndike's law of exercise, which also includes the law of disuse. Thorndike was an American psychologist known as the "Father of Educational Psychology". He proposed three laws of learning, including the law of use, the law of readiness, and the law of effect.