Which theory was Edward Thorndike particularly influential in?
Reinforcement theory
Evolution theory
Relativity theory
Quantum theory
Answer
Reinforcement theory is a learning theory in psychology that focuses on how behavior is strengthened through reward and punishment. Edward Thorndike was a psychologist who was particularly influential in the development of this theory. He conducted a series of experiments with cats in puzzle boxes to study how they learned to escape.
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