Explain the Influence of Symbolic Models on Aggression, as Manifested

question 104

Essay

Explain the influence of symbolic models on aggression, as manifested via mass media.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

The process of forming associations between learning and behavior by controlling its consequences.

External Attributions

The process of explaining an individual's behavior by ascribing it to causes outside the individual, such as environmental or situational factors.

Internal Attributions

The inference that a person's behavior is caused by their personality, disposition, or character rather than external factors.

Consistency

The quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary greatly in quality over time.