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The Law of Effect
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Thorndike's law of effect states that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences become more likely and those followed by unpleasant ones less likely.
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A cat escapes a puzzle box faster on each trial as successful movements are followed by release and food.
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The law describes a relationship between behavior and consequence. It says nothing about what the animal understands.