When a child is reinforced for nonaggressive reactions to aversive events but punished for aggressive responses to painful events.The probability of pain-induced aggression ______.
A)increases
B)decreases
C)remains the same
D)increases then decreases

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Reinforcing nonaggressive behavior while punishing aggressive responses decreases the likelihood of pain-induced aggression, as the child learns that nonaggressive reactions are more favorable.

When a Child Is Reinforced for Nonaggressive Reactions to Aversive