You've just read Chapter 12 on aggression. Your friend Jane is trying to reduce her son Austin's aggressive tendencies. Of the alternatives below, which would you recommend to Jane?
a. Respond quickly and send him to his room every time he aggresses.
b. Give him a doll to beat when he's feeling mad.
c. Get him involved in an aggressive sport like football.
d. Have him play a shoot-'em-up videogame to relieve his aggressive urges.
Answer: A
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