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Thorndike: Trial and Error
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What is the actual psychological and pedagogical implication of the 'Law of Readiness' given under Edward Thorndike's 'Trial and Error Theory of Learning'?

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Explanation of the Law of Readiness

Edward Thorndike's Law of Readiness states that learning takes place when an action tendency is aroused through preparatory adjustment, set, or attitude. Specifically:

  • When a neurological pathway is ready to conduct, conduction is satisfying.
  • When a pathway is ready and conduction is prevented, it causes annoyance.
  • When a pathway is not ready and conduction is forced, it also causes annoyance.

Thus, readiness is closely linked to motivation and the neurological preparedness of the learner.

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