(psychology) the principle that behaviors are selected by their consequences; behavior having good consequences tends to be repeated whereas behavior that leads to bad consequences is not repeated
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law of effect::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | law, law of nature |
Examples of law of effect
law of effect
When statistics are used in a court of law the effect can be just as misleading.
From the nytimes.com
Thorndike developed the theory of instrumental conditioning or the law of effect.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The law of effect states that associations are strengthened when it is followed by something pleasing and associations are weakened when followed by something not pleasing.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The ripple effect of the new law is likely to provide more than just information.
From the dailymail.co.uk
Indeed, the lifting of martial law will have a negligible effect on most Poles.
From the time.com
In Morocco, sweeping changes of family law in favor of women went into effect in 2004.
From the nytimes.com
Well not now, but if it is true, then the law of cause and effect is no longer sacrosanct.
From the independent.co.uk
A second provision of the law has had an even more chilling effect on CFO tenure.
From the businessweek.com
Before law took effect, 9.3% of O.C. drivers were using handheld phones.
From the ocregister.com
