In Regard to the Heritability of Aggression

question 44

Multiple Choice

In regard to the heritability of aggression:

• A)social aggression is more heritable than physical aggression
• B)late starters show more evidence of heritability than late starters
• C)there is no difference in the level of heritability for different types of aggression
• D)physical aggression is more heritable than social aggression

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcers

Stimuli that satisfy basic survival needs and are innately reinforcing, such as food, water, and warmth.

Distinction

A discrepancy or divergence among alike objects or individuals.

Thorndike's Law

The principle that behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely, and behaviors followed by unfavorable consequences become less likely, known as the law of effect.

Effect

Refers to the outcome or impact that results from a particular cause or action.