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Education QUESTION #11643
Question 1
The Trial and Error theory of learning, which states that learning occurs through repeated attempts and reinforcement of correct responses, was proposed by:
  • Tolman
  • Thorndike✔️
  • B.F. Skinner
  • None of these
Correct Answer Explanation

Edward L. Thorndike developed the Trial and Error (connectionism) theory of learning. Through experiments with cats in puzzle boxes, he observed that animals gradually eliminate wrong responses and strengthen correct ones — leading to his Laws of Effect, Exercise, and Readiness.

Correct Answer: B — Thorndike.