Analyzing Thorndike's law of effect: the question of stimulus-response bonds

Article Abstract:

A critique of psychologist Edward L. Thorndike's law of effect is presented, focusing on the strength of stimulus-response (S-R) bonds. The author reevaluates Thorndike's law of effect and concludes that Thorndike's initial findings correlate with current research on S-R bonds.

Evaluation, Conditioned response, Conditioned responses

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Thorndike's puzzle boxes and the orgins of the experimental analysis of behavior

Article Abstract:

A discussion of psychologist Edward L. Thorndike's contributions to psychological studies is presented. He is applauded for pioneering the discipline of experimental analysis of behavior, and for his subsequent writings on animal intelligence.

Statistical Data Included, Study and teaching, Behavioral assessment

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After the puzzle boxes: Thorndike in the 20th century

Article Abstract:

The author discusses psychologist Edward L. Thorndike's contributions to the study of animal psychology. His innovative research regarding animal learning, and the impact of his research on his professional and personal life are examined.

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