According to Eron's Research,one of the Best Predictors of How

question 161

Multiple Choice

According to Eron's research,one of the best predictors of how aggressive a young man would be at age 19 was

• A) the violence of the television programs he preferred when he was eight years old.
• B) his temperamental predisposition to violence.
• C) his socioeconomic level and number of children in the family.
• D) whether he was severely punished for engaging in aggressive behavior as a child.

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Definitions:

Qualitative Change

A type of change that affects the nature or identity of an individual or phenomenon, rather than its amount.

Behavioralist Views

Behavioralist views focus on the study of observable and measurable behaviors, emphasizing the environment's role in shaping behavior through conditioning.

Biological Maturation

The process by which organisms grow and develop as dictated by genetic factors, often following predictable patterns.

Watson

John B. Watson is considered the founder of behaviorism, emphasizing the importance of observable behavior and external stimuli, without the need to consider internal psychological states.