Jimmy is 6 years old. His parents have always yelled at him when angry but they have never hit him. They do, however, yell at and slap each other. Based on Albert Bandura’s and other studies, what is Jimmy likely to learn?
a. ?that his parents will never slap him
b. ?to never slap another
c. ?that all adults yell and slap
d. ?to behave aggressively himself
ANSWER:
d
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