law of effect

• مبدأ نفسي صاغه إدوارد ثورندايك مفاده أن السلوك الذي يعقبه أثر مُرضٍ أو مُكافأة يميل إلى التكرار والتقوية، بينما السلوك الذي يعقبه أثر مزعج أو عقاب يميل إلى الضعف والاندثار.

A psychological principle stating that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences are more likely to be repeated, while behaviors followed by unpleasant consequences are less likely to be repeated.

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   A principle in psychology stating that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences are more likely to be repeated, while behaviors followed by unpleasant consequences are less likely to be repeated.

   قانون الأثر

   • The law of effect explains why rewards can reinforce good study habits.
   • According to the law of effect, punishment can reduce undesirable behaviors.
   • Teachers often apply the law of effect by praising students for correct answers.