Children of Abusive Parents Often Learn to Be Aggressive by Imitating

question 8

Multiple Choice

Children of abusive parents often learn to be aggressive by imitating their parents. This illustrates the importance of

• A)delayed reinforcement.
• B)observational learning.
• C)respondent behavior.
• D)shaping.

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Definitions:

Delusions of Persecution

False beliefs that one is being mistreated, watched, or conspired against by others.

Paranoid

Exhibiting or characterized by irrational distrust or suspicion of others, often believing others are out to cause harm.

Paranoid Schizophrenia

A subtype of schizophrenia characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur, often accompanied by auditory hallucinations.

Thought Disorders

Conditions characterized by disturbances in the organization, process, or content of thinking.