Ernest Is a Cognitive Behaviorist Who Believes That Aggressive Behavior

question 40

Multiple Choice

Ernest is a cognitive behaviorist who believes that aggressive behavior is primarily learned. He would not agree, then, that

• A)aggressive behaviors are instinctual responses, triggered automatically by environmental stimuli.
• B)other people serve as models for aggressive behavior.
• C)patterns of rewards and punishments influence the formation of aggressive behaviors.
• D)aggression increases when people watch violent programs on TV.

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Definitions:

Varying Amounts of Time

Pertains to instances or situations where the duration or period can differ significantly, not fixed or consistent.

Unconditioned Response

A response that occurs naturally in reaction to an unconditioned stimulus, without the need for prior learning.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any learning needed.

Negative Reinforcer

An undesirable event or condition that, when removed after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.