A young boy's parents constantly tell him to "Be a man!" whenever he is in conflict with friends. In turn, his parents themselves often act aggressively toward each other and toward him. The theorist who would BEST be able to explain an adult diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder for this boy would be a _____ theorist.

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Behavioral theorists focus on learned behaviors and environmental influences, such as modeling aggressive behavior, which could explain the development of antisocial personality disorder.

A Young Boy's Parents Constantly Tell Him to "Be a Man!