CLEP Management

Answer: D - The law of effect is when a person is more likely to repeat a behavior if the outcome was positive the last time they performed that action.

Key Takeaway: The law of effect is one of the observations associated with reinforcement theory. When determining a person’s motivation, either in their personal life or their professional life, one theory that is often applied is the reinforcement theory and law of effect. The law of effect states that if an action is followed with a positive consequence, then the action is more likely to be repeated in the future.