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Which one is not important in the learning process of Thorndike's Stimulus-Response Theory (S-R Theory)?

  1. A
    Motive
  2. B
    Stimulus
  3. C
    Operant behaviour
  4. D
    Drive

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E.L. Thorndike's S-R Theory relies on Motive, Drive, Stimulus, and Trial-and-Error responses to form mechanical bonds.
Operant behaviour is a term coined by B.F. Skinner in his theory of Operant Conditioning. It refers to voluntary behavior that operates on the environment to produce consequences, distinct from Thorndike's classical trial-and-error framing.

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Which one is not important in the learning process of Thorndike's Stimulus-Response Theory (S-R Theory)?
A
Motive
B
Stimulus
C
Operant behaviour
D
Drive

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