According to Research on Social Learning Theory, When People Are

question 136

Multiple Choice

According to research on social learning theory, when people are presented with aggressive models, what happens?

• A)They experience catharsis.
• B)They show a decrease in prosocial behaviors and an increase in aggressive feelings and behaviors.
• C)They experience catharsis and show an increase in aggressive feelings and behaviors.
• D)They experience catharsis, show a decrease in prosocial behaviors, and show an increase in aggressive feelings and behaviors.

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

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Yerkes-Dodson Law

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Moderate Arousal

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a hormone that is released by the intestines in response to eating certain foods and stimulates the digestion of fat and protein.