Edward Thorndike (1874–1949) was a pioneering psychologist whose work laid the foundation for modern behavioral psychology. His most influential contribution, the Law of Effect, states that behaviors followed by satisfying …
Focus: Behaviorism and the power of reinforcement Explanation:B.F. Skinner, a leading figure in behaviorism, emphasized that behavior is shaped by its consequences—namely reinforcement and punishment. According to operant conditioning, behaviors followed …