Based on Social Learning Theory, What Is One Reason Why

question 189

Multiple Choice

Based on social learning theory, what is one reason why parents who were abused as children are more likely to abuse their own children in turn?

• A) Aggression is inherited.
• B) They are usually uneducated.
• C) They learned that violence is acceptable.
• D) They are pressured by the grandparents to use an iron fist.

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Definitions:

Attraction

A force that draws individuals together, leading to friendships, romantic relationships, or other forms of social interaction.

Similarity

The state of being alike or having attributes in common, often used in psychology to explain patterns of grouping in perception and social relationships.

Reciprocity

A social norm of responding to a positive action with another positive action, rewarding kind actions.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon involving discomfort felt by an individual when they hold conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors simultaneously.