Asked by Kensey Thurmond on Jun 10, 2024

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Hostile and aggressive behaviors,as seen in research,tend to be strongly imitated

A) only by adolescents.
B) only by rational or normal persons.
C) by infants.
D) especially by children.

Hostile Behaviors

Actions or attitudes that express anger, aggression, or resentment towards others.

Imitated

Copied or reproduced someone's behavior, action, or expression, often to learn or fit in.

Adolescents

People undergoing the phase of both physical and mental growth that typically happens from puberty until reaching the age of legal maturity.

  • Understand the effects of model's behavior on an observer's behavior.
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hassaan hashimJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Research suggests that children are especially prone to imitating hostile and aggressive behaviors. This may be because they are still learning social norms and appropriate behavior, and they look to others as models for how to interact with the world around them.