law of effect

• Psychologisches Prinzip, wonach Verhalten, auf das befriedigende Konsequenzen folgen, mit größerer Wahrscheinlichkeit wiederholt wird, während Verhalten, auf das unangenehme Konsequenzen folgen, seltener wiederholt wird.

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.

1. Psychological principleC1formal

   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.

   Gesetz des Effekts

   • 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.