law of effect

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Noun law of effect has 1 sense

law of effect - (psychology) the principle that behaviors are selected by their consequences; behavior having good consequences tends to be repeated whereas behavior that leads to bad consequences is not repeated
--₁ is a kind of law, law of nature

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Law of Effect

Noun (Psychology)

The law of effect states that responses that are followed by pleasant consequences are more likely to be repeated, while responses followed by unpleasant consequences are less likely to be repeated. It suggests that behavior is influenced by its outcomes.

Example Sentences:

According to the law of effect, if students receive praise for their good work, they are more likely to continue putting in effort.
The law of effect played a significant role in shaping the behavior of the lab rats during the experiments.

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