A Hockey Player Goes into the Corner After a Puck

question 3

Multiple Choice

A hockey player goes into the corner after a puck and high-sticks his opponent in a forceful, vigorous manner that is intended to physically injure the opponent. Which type of behaviour is the hockey player exhibiting?

• A) prosocial behaviour
• B) hostile aggression
• C) assertive
• D) aggression
• E) instrumental aggression

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Definitions:

Telegraphic Speech

A stage in language development where a child speaks in short, simple constructions, omitting unnecessary words but conveying the message, similar to a telegram.

Shaping

In learning theory, the gradual building of complex behavior patterns through reinforcement of successive approximations of the target behavior.

Expressive Vocabulary

The set of words a person can actively use in speech or writing.

Holophrase

A single word that is used to express complex meanings.