Which of the following is true about whether or not punishing aggression reduced aggressive behavior?
a. Punishing aggressive behavior reduces its frequency.
b. Using aggression to punish aggressive behavior models aggression and may inspire imitation.
c. The mere threat of severe punishment for aggressive behavior reduces its frequency.
d. Punishing aggressive behavior has no effect on its occurrence.
Answer: B
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