According to Thorndike's law of effect, a subject will repeat a behavior if
a. it is intrinsically motivating.
b. it offers pleasant consequences.
c. a reflex response is elicited.
d. the stimulus is strong enough.
Ans: b. it offers pleasant consequences. According to Thorndike, behaviors leading to satisfying consequences will be repeated. Behaviors that produce unpleasant consequences will diminish.
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