law of effect (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def (psychology) the principle that behaviors are selected by their consequences
def behavior having good consequences tends to be repeated whereas behavior that leads to bad consequences is not repeated
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Hypernym law, law of nature
Domain of synset - TOPIC psychology, psychological science
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Hyponym law, law of nature
Member of this domain - TOPIC psychology, psychological science

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