Five Methods for Reducing Aggressive Behavior Are Discussed in Aronson's

question 20

Multiple Choice

Five methods for reducing aggressive behavior are discussed in Aronson's text. These are (a) pure reason, (b) punishment, (c) punishment of aggressive models, (d) rewarding alternative behavior patterns, and (e) building empathy toward others. Of these, the two methods that presently seem to be the most effective are:

• A) a and d
• B) b and c
• C) c and d
• D) d and e

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