Term: law of effect: (psychology) the principle that behaviors are selected by their consequences; behavior having good consequences tends to be repeated whereas behavior that leads to bad consequences is not repeated
Broader: concept: an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances | Unrelated: qing: the last imperial dynasty of China (from 1644 to 1912) which was overthrown by revolutionaries; during the Qing dynasty China was ruled by the Manchu
Broader: concept: an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances | Unrelated: lateen: a triangular fore-and-aft sail used especially in the Mediterranean
Broader: concept: an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances | Unrelated: chit: a dismissive term for a girl who is immature or who lacks respect
Broader: concept: an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances | Unrelated: cecropiaceae: in some classifications included in family Moraceae
Broader: concept: an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances | Unrelated: tenthredinidae: sawflies
Broader: concept: an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances | Unrelated: new world least weasel: of Canada and northeastern United States
Broader: concept: an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances | Unrelated: hynerpeton: earliest fossil amphibian ever found; of the Devonian; found in Pennsylvania
Broader: concept: an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances | Unrelated: suit: a petition or appeal made to a person of superior status or rank
Broader: concept: an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances | Unrelated: side: one of two or more contesting groups
Broader: concept: an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances | Unrelated: athletics: participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity