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Thorndike Theory

Edward L. Thorndike proposed the theory of connectionism or trial-and-error learning, which suggests that learning is based on forming associations between stimuli and responses through repeated trials, with behaviors that are rewarded becoming stronger and more likely to reoccur. According to the theory, learning occurs as individuals make random responses in new situations until they discover which ones lead to a desired outcome or reward.

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Thorndike Theory

Edward L. Thorndike proposed the theory of connectionism or trial-and-error learning, which suggests that learning is based on forming associations between stimuli and responses through repeated trials, with behaviors that are rewarded becoming stronger and more likely to reoccur. According to the theory, learning occurs as individuals make random responses in new situations until they discover which ones lead to a desired outcome or reward.

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Thorndike Theory

 Edward L. Thorndike was an - American


psychologist who proposed the theory of
"connectionism" or "trial-and-error
learning."
 his theory suggests that learning is based on
forming associations between stimuli and
responses.
 wherein one uses a specific type of activity
towards the subject and let the subject be
fascinated towards the things that could give
itself stimulus, & then give its proper
 When an animal or human encounters a
new situation, they make random
movements or responses until they find one
that works and leads to the desired
outcome or reward.
 So,
through trial-and-error, the individual learns
which behaviors are effective and which are not.

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