In the psychology of learning, a deep analysis of the fundamental dynamics of Thorndike's 'Law of Effect', Pavlov's 'Extinction' in Classical Conditioning, and Skinner's 'Positive and Negative Reinforcement' in Operant Conditioning reveals that if a teacher uses satisfactory outcomes or rewards to reinforce desired student behavior in the classroom, and simultaneously withdraws reinforcement to eliminate undesirable stimulus-response relationships; then, regarding the interrelations of these three theories, which of the following statements is most authentic and scientifically true?

Detailed Explanation

According to Edward Thorndike's Law of Effect, actions that result in satisfactory outcomes are more likely to be repeated, which served as the direct theoretical foundation for B.F. Skinner's Reinforcement Theory.

Additionally, in Ivan Pavlov's Classical Conditioning, when the unconditioned stimulus is repeatedly withheld following the conditioned stimulus, the conditioned response gradually undergoes Extinction.

• Thorndike & Skinner: Satisfactory consequences strengthen stimulus-response bonds (reinforcement).
• Pavlov: Withdrawal of reinforcement leads to the extinction of learned responses.

Therefore, option (a) accurately encapsulates the theoretical synthesis and interrelationships of these foundational learning theories.