Which of the following is a supplementary law of learning propounded by Thorndike ?

Options

A. Law of Readiness
B. Law of Multiple Responding
C. Law of Exercise
D. Law of effect

Answer

B

Explanation

Edward L Thorndike in the early 1900 s postulated several Laws of Learning , that are applicable to the learning process . The three basic laws developed by him are
The Law of Readiness means that a person can learn when he /she physically and mentally adjusted (ready ) to receive stimuli .
The Law of Exercise emphasise that repetition is basic to the development of adequate responses things most often repeated are easiest to be remembered .
The Law of Effect involves the emotiona reaction of the learner Learning will always be much more effective when a feeling of pleasantness , satisfaction or reward accompanies the learning process .
Thorndike .s Law of Multiple Responses (a supplementary law)states that when one responce does not bring satisfaction , it will initiate new reponse .