law of effect

ریشه

The term 'effect' comes from the Latin word 'effectus', meaning 'accomplishment' or 'result'. The law of effect was first described by the American psychologist Edward Thorndike in the early 20th century.

مثال

• The law of effect suggests that rewarding good behavior increases the likelihood of it being repeated.
• Punishment is often used to discourage behavior, as it follows the principles of the law of effect.
• Understanding the law of effect is important for behavior modification and learning theories.