Which of the following psychological statements is most authentic and scientifically valid regarding the real psychological implications of Edward Thorndike's 'Connectionism / Trial and Error Theory'—specifically its central concept of the 'Law of Effect' (defined as the fundamental psychological rule that if a connection between a stimulus and response is followed by a satisfying outcome, reward, or pleasant state, the strength of that S-R bond increases, whereas an unsatisfying or painful outcome weakens that connection)—and its scientific application to reinforcement, selection of satisfying responses, and permanent learning of students in classroom teaching?