Marty watches his older brother act non-aggressively after being provoked.According to social learning theory,which of the following is most likely to occur?

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According to social learning theory, individuals are more likely to model behavior they see being reinforced or not punished. Marty observed his older brother act non-aggressively after being provoked, which means he witnessed behavior that was not reinforced but rather inhibited. Therefore, Marty is likely to act less aggressively and experience stronger restraints against aggression. Choice A is not the best option because it implies that Marty will still engage in socially acceptable aggressive behavior, while choice B implies that Marty will only refrain from aggression if personally punished. Choice C is not the best option because it suggests that Marty will displace his aggression onto safer targets, which is not always a healthy or desirable outcome.

Marty Watches His Older Brother Act Non-Aggressively After Being Provoked