The law of effect states that when a behavior is rewarded, which of the following is most likely to occur? A. The behavior will be neither more nor less likely to be repeated.
B. The behavior will be less likely to be repeated.
C. The behavior will be repeated a set number of times.
D. The behavior will be more likely to be repeated.
The correct answer is D. The behavior will be more likely to be repeated.
Explanation: The law of effect, proposed by Edward Thorndike, suggests that behaviors that are followed by satisfying consequences (rewards) are more likely to be repeated in the future. Conversely, behaviors followed by unpleasant outcomes are less likely to be repeated. Therefore, when a behavior is rewarded, it increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.