Question

Which law of " Trial and Error "given by Thorndike is similar to the concept of "reinforcement"

1. Law of Use
2. Law of Disuse
3. Law of Effect
4. Law of Readiness

• A. iii only
• B. ii, iii
• C. i only
• D. iv only

Answer 1

Answer:

A. iii only

The correct answer is 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."

• In Thorndike's Puzzle Box Experiment, the cat's behavior of pressing a lever was reinforced by the satisfaction of obtaining food, demonstrating the Law of Effect.

• The other other laws in Trial and error theory are,

  Law of Readiness

  • Readiness here means a preparation for action. 

  • Thorndike says that there are three situations under which readiness may lead to satisfaction or annoyance.

  Law of Exercise

  • This law is also called the Law of Use and Disuse.

  •  It implies the strengthening of S-R connections with practice and their weakening (forgetting) when practice is not continued.