Jamie's parents occasionally use corporal punishment when she breaks their rules.They believe that spanking will act as a positive punishment for her bad behaviour.Which concept explains why spanking may actually backfire and lead Jamie to demonstrate increased aggression?

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Social learning theory suggests that individuals learn through observation of the behavior of others and the consequences of that behavior. If Jamie sees her parents using aggression (spanking) to solve problems, she may be more likely to use aggression to solve her own problems. This could result in increased aggression on Jamie's part, rather than reducing it.

Jamie's Parents Occasionally Use Corporal Punishment When She Breaks Their