Behaviorist Theories Tend to Share a Number of Common Underlying

question 56

Essay

Behaviorist theories tend to share a number of common underlying assumptions. In five short paragraphs, describe five of these assumptions.

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Definitions:

Hostile Aggression

Aggressive behavior stemming from feelings of anger and aimed at inflicting pain or injury.

Instrumental Aggression

Aggressive behavior that is intentional and planned, used as a means to achieve a specific goal, distinct from impulsive or emotional aggression.

Aggressor

An aggressor is an individual or country that initiates an attack, conflict, or hostile action towards another.

Reactive

Responding to events or stimuli rather than initiating actions proactively; typically characterized by responses to environmental or situational factors.