Dr Mannisto Is a Behaviorist Who Is Studying the Causes

question 179

Multiple Choice

Dr. Mannisto is a behaviorist who is studying the causes of excessive violence among some hockey players. She is likely to consider whether:

• A) the more aggressive players have experienced brain injuries.
• B) players who engage in excessive violence are rewarded in some way.
• C) the more aggressive players experienced emotional abuse in childhood.
• D) cultural change has shaped hockey players to become more violent than in the past.

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