Regarding the actual psychological and pedagogical implications of the 'Law of Effect' among the primary Laws of Learning under Edward Thorndike's 'Trial and Error Theory of Learning', which of the following statements is most authentic?

Understanding Thorndike's Law of Effect

Edward Thorndike proposed three primary laws of learning under his Trial and Error Theory: the Law of Readiness, the Law of Exercise, and the Law of Effect.

The Law of Effect states that:

• Responses that are followed by pleasant or satisfying consequences are strengthened and more likely to recur in similar situations.
• Responses followed by unpleasant, annoying, or unsatisfactory consequences are weakened and less likely to recur.

Therefore, option (a) accurately captures the core psychological principle of reward, satisfaction, and reinforcement inherent in Thorndike's theory.