In a Classic Experiment (Barker, Dembo, & Lewin, 1941) Researchers

question 63

Multiple Choice

In a classic experiment (Barker, Dembo, & Lewin, 1941) researchers prevented children from playing with attractive toys. Once the children gained access to the toys, they behaved destructively, smashing the toys and throwing them against the wall. These results demonstrate the power of __________ to increase aggression.

• A) absolute deprivation
• B) frustration
• C) social learning
• D) aggressive stimuli

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