SLT claims aggressive behaviour is either learned by direct or indirect experiences
- Indirect experiences occur when a child imitates the behaviour of a role model
- Direct experiences are derived from Skinner's principle of operant conditioning
Indirect experiences (Skinners Principle)
For behaviour to be imitated it must be seen as rewarding
The likelihood of a person behaving aggressively depends on their previous experiences:
- The degree to which the behaviour was successful
- The chance of their behaviour being rewarded or punished
- The cognitive, social and environmental factors operating at the time
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