He conducted a series of experiments in which a hungry (*) animal was trapped in a container until it hit a lever, reported in his book Animal Intelligence.
This thinker, who developed a law that was mathematically described by R.J. Herrnstein, wrote three "word books" to aid teachers in reading instruction. He developed a theory of learning based on the idea that behaviors reinforced with a "satisfying state of affairs" are likely to be repeated, while those that are followed by an "annoying state of affairs" will be discouraged. He conducted a series of experiments in which a hungry (*) animal was trapped in a container until it hit a lever, reported in his book Animal Intelligence. For 10 points, name this American psychologist who developed his law of effect after putting cats into puzzle boxes.
This thinker, who developed a law that was mathematically described by R.J. Herrnstein, wrote three "word books" to aid teachers in reading instruction.
Edward Lee Thorndike [or Ted Thorndike]