Charlie Learns That When His Father Yells at His Mother,she

question 45

Multiple Choice

Charlie learns that when his father yells at his mother,she complies with his demands.As a result,Charlie yells at his girlfriend when she doesn't agree with him in an attempt to get her to change her views.Which theory of aggression best explains Charlie's verbal aggression against his girlfriend?

• A) Instinct theory
• B) Social learning theory
• C) Frustration aggression theory
• D) Cognitive-neoassociation theory

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Definitions:

Encoding Failure

A situation where the brain fails to create a memory link to information, making it difficult to remember later.

Basal Ganglia

A group of structures in the brain involved in coordinating movement, as well as aspects of learning and emotion.

Procedural Memories

Memories of how to perform tasks or activities, such as riding a bicycle, that are often unconsciously retained.

Hippocampus

A curved structure located within the temporal lobe of the brain, involved in the formation of new memories and is associated with learning and emotions.