Animal Quote by Edward Thorndike
“So the animal finally performs in that situation only the fitting act.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Animal Psychology by Edward Thorndike, 1898
Behaviors that are successful in a given context become reinforced and are likely to be repeated.
In simple terms: Successful actions repeat.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and repeat effective actions.
Themes
learning
behavior
reinforcement
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- workplace
- sports
- personal development
Key Concepts
operant conditioning
trial and error
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions have you reinforced recently?
- How do you test if an action fits a new situation?
A Different Perspective
Success depends on context; what works once may not always work.
