Robert W. H. L. Thorndike (notable related figure)

Robert W. H. L. Thorndike was an influential American psychologist known for his work in educational psychology and learning theory. He is most famous for developing the Law of Effect, which states that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are more likely to be repeated, laying the groundwork for behavioral psychology. Thorndike also contributed to understanding how people learn through practice and reinforcement, impacting teaching methods and animal training. His research emphasized scientific, evidence-based approaches to studying learning processes, and his principles continue to influence education, psychology, and behavior analysis today.