Social learning theory predicts that viewing aggression on television will
a. provide the child with aggressive models, which could lead to an increase in the child's aggressive behavior.
b. provide the child with an outlet for unconscious aggressive tendencies.
c. punish the child's attempts at prosocial behavior.
d. reduce the child's tendency to behave aggressively by allowing a vicarious release of aggression.
A
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A. gradually. B. intermittently. C. rapidly. D. slowly.
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