Which of the Following Statements About Aggression Is FALSE

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about aggression is FALSE?

• A) Aversive experiences, including frustrations, discomfort, and pain can influence aggression.
• B) Arousal from any source, including physical exercise or sexual stimulation, can be transformed into anger.
• C) Aggression cues, such as a gun, increase the likelihood of aggressive behavior.
• D) Repeatedly playing violent video games does not increase aggressive thinking.

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcers

Conditioned stimuli that acquire reinforcement value through their association with primary reinforcers.

Conditioned Reinforcers

Stimuli or rewards that have become reinforcing by being paired with another reinforcer, sometimes called secondary reinforcers.

Established Reinforcers

Stimuli that have acquired the capacity to strengthen behavior due to their consistent association with primary reinforcers or through inherent desirability.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in which behaviors are controlled by consequences, with rewards increasing the likelihood of a behavior and punishments decreasing it.