Which of the following scenarios best illustrates Thorndike's law of effect?

• A. A child learns to fear a white rat after it is paired with a loud noise.
• B. A student memorizes a list of words through repetition.
• C. A cat learns to escape a puzzle box faster after being rewarded with food.
• D. A dog salivates at the sound of a bell after repeated pairings with food.

Answer: (C)