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* **//Law of exercise//** (also referred to //as law of use// or //law of frequency//), which states that **stimulus-response** (S-R) **associations** are **strengthened through repetition** or weakened through lack of repetition. | * **//Law of exercise//** (also referred to //as law of use// or //law of frequency//), which states that **stimulus-response** (S-R) **associations** are **strengthened through repetition** or weakened through lack of repetition. | ||
- | * **//law of effect//** which states that the consequence or **outcome** of a situation-response event **can strengthen or weaken** the **connection** between situation and response. If an event is followed by a reinforcing stimulus, the connection will be strengthened and vice versa. | + | * **//Law of effect//** which states that the consequence or **outcome** of a situation-response event **can strengthen or weaken** the **connection** between situation and response. If an event is followed by a reinforcing stimulus, the connection will be strengthened and vice versa. |
* **//Law of readiness//** which claims learning is facilitated by learner's readiness (emotional and motivational) to learn. This potential to learn leads to frustration if not satisfied. | * **//Law of readiness//** which claims learning is facilitated by learner's readiness (emotional and motivational) to learn. This potential to learn leads to frustration if not satisfied. | ||