Wong is a five year old boy who lives at home with his mom and dad. He has witnessed several incidents of domestic violence between them and has started hitting other kids at school. Which theory of learning best accounts for Wong's aggressive behavior?
A) insight learning
B) social—learning theory
C) operant conditioning
D) classical conditioning
E) elicitation effect
Answer: B) social—learning theory
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a. ?humans have the ability to survive any catastrophe b. ?the defense mechanisms are used by humans to distort reality c. ?humans have an instinct for aggression d. ?the id is stronger than the ego in controlling behavior e. ?None of the choices are correct
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A. fear. B. boundary. C. thief of meaning. D. mystery.
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a. hallucinogens b. depressants c. stimulants d. opiates