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 so frustrated that people are challenging his masculinity that he explodes into violence.
c. Frank is relieving internal pressure built up from a natural bodily need to display aggression.
d. Frank imitated his father, who did the same thing.


Answer: d

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