alleryAggression gets a child a toy. What does reinforcement theory predict?
AAggression soon fades
BAggressive drive grows
CNo change in behavior
DThe child turns kind
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Aggressive drive grows
1. Behaviour followed by positive consequences is more likely to be repeated.
2. The reward therefore strengthens the child's motivation for aggression.
3. The prediction is the opposite of disappearance.
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