The Social Learning Approach to the Reduction of Aggressive Behavior

question 28

Multiple Choice

The social learning approach to the reduction of aggressive behavior would most likely emphasize:

• A) appropriate modeling.
• B) reinforcement for nonaggressive behavior in situations where aggressive behavior was previously demonstrated.
• C) punishment of aggressive models.
• D) all of the above.
• E) none of the above.

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