Behavioral learning theory: Edward Thorndike
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Please help me to describe one principle associated with the theorist Edward Thorndike, explain how we might apply it in a learning environment, and one limitation associated with our application of the principle.
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This solution discusses Edward Thorndike's theory, how this applies to a learning environment, and a limitation that is experienced when it is applied to a learning environment.
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Edward Thorndike's theory is called the law of effect. According to this theory, "responses that are immediately followed by a satisfactory outcome become more strongly associated with the situation and are therefore more likely to occur again in the future" (Cherry, 2013, para 5). Basically, this means that ...
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