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"Nothing succeeds like success". According to Thorndike, which of the following laws support statement?

  1. Law of readiness
  2. Law of effect
  3. Law of use
  4. Law of disuse

    A1 only

    B1, 2

    C2 only

    DNone of these

    Answer:

    C. 2 only

    Read Explanation:

    Law of effect

    • The law stated that "any behavior that is followed by pleasant consequences is likely to be repeated, and any behavior followed by unpleasant consequences is likely to be stopped."

    • This principle explains why success tends to reinforce successful behaviors, leading to their continuation.


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