Whenever Frank is challenged, he prefers to fight to prove his "masculinity." What reason would a learning theorist give for Frank's frequent use of aggression?
a. Frank is expressing his innate, ancient aggressive instinct by fighting frequently
and fiercely.
b. Frank is relieving internal pressure built up from a natural bodily need to display
aggression.
c. Frank imitated his father, who did the same thing.
d. Frank is so frustrated that people are challenging his masculinity that he explodes
into violence.
C
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