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At the end of the nineteenth century,G.Stanley Hall conducted a study of anger in which people reported episodes of anger that they had witnessed.One observation involved a 3-year-old girl who paused right in the middle of a tantrum,during a period of what seemed to be uncontrollable sobs.She was upset because she had been kept home from a ride and wanted to know if her father was home.When told that he wasn't yet home,the girl resumed her tantrum.Why is this observation perfectly understandable based on the laws of learning?


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Milgram

Refers to Stanley Milgram, a psychologist known for his experiment on obedience, illustrating how people are willing to follow orders that could harm others under authority pressure.

Psychiatrists

Medical doctors specialized in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses, capable of prescribing medication.

Obedience Studies

Research focused on understanding how and why individuals comply with commands or orders from authorities, even when such orders may conflict with personal conscience.

Severe Shocks

Intense or extreme disturbances or impacts, usually referring to economic, environmental, or psychological events that have significant negative effects.

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