Question

Wong is a 5-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. Based on the information presented, which theory of learning best accounts for Wong's aggressive behavior?

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is social-learning theory.

Explanation:

Social-learning theory best accounts for Wong's aggressive behavior with other kids at school because he has witnessed violence between his parents and thus he has learned this is an appropriate or expected and accepted reaction when he feels frustrated or threatened by others. In social-learning theory, it is believed that new behaviors are acquired by observing and imitating others. While positive behaviors can be learned in this perspective of observing and imitating others, it is also possible to teach negative behaviors like responding to a situation with violence.  

Answer 2

Answer:

He thinks that hitting people and that violence is okay.

Explanation:

Children get taught everything at a young age so that they don't forget because it "sticks to them better" so they try to do their best and teach them what's proper at a young age. Wong in this case; was taught that hitting is okay and he also wants to release his anger. Since parents are role models for kids, he thinks that what he's doing is correct.