law of effect

• Психологический принцип, согласно которому поведение, за которым следуют удовлетворительные последствия, с большей вероятностью повторится, а поведение, за которым следуют неприятные последствия, с меньшей вероятностью повторится.

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.

   Принцип подкрепления

   • 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.