A kindergarten student is frequently violent toward other children. The school nurse notices that the child frequently has bruises or burns on his face and arms
If the child performs poorly on an assignment, he is often heard telling himself, "You're so stupid." Which learning theory statement best explains the child's behavior?
A) Repeated head trauma leads to impulse control disorders.
B) Internalized anger and rage is displaced to peers.
C) Behaviors performed by role models are imitated.
D) Predisposition to violent behavior is heritable.
C
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