Under the theories of learning, a profound analysis of the theoretical and philosophical foundations of Edward Thorndike's 'Law of Effect' and B.F. Skinner's 'Operant Conditioning' reveals which of the following statements that clarifies the most fundamental philosophical and functional difference between the two?

Understanding Thorndike and Skinner's Theories

According to Thorndike's 'Law of Effect', actions that produce satisfying results or pleasant feelings strengthen the stimulus-response (S-R) bond.

On the other hand, Skinner's 'Operant Conditioning' emphasizes that an organism actively emits responses in the environment, and the reinforcement (positive or negative) resulting from those responses determines the future frequency of that behavior.

• Thorndike: Focuses on S-R bond selection based on satisfying outcomes.
• Skinner: Focuses on emitted operant responses and consequences shaping future behavior.