Olivia is punished for spilling her cereal. Her parents give her a spanking and send her to her room where she cries. Later, her puppy makes a mess on the floor. Olivia kicks her puppy and puts it out in the yard where it whines sadly. Which of the following statements explains her behavior toward the puppy?

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Olivia is likely modeling the aggressive behavior that her parents demonstrated to her when they gave her a spanking for spilling her cereal. This behavior can be passed down through generations unless there is intervention to break the cycle. It is important for parents to model positive behavior and use positive reinforcement rather than physical punishment. Option A is incomplete and does not provide an explanation for Olivia's behavior. Option B is incorrect as Olivia is not using negative punishment on her dog, but rather is exhibiting aggression towards it. Option D is also incorrect as it is speculation about Olivia's parents' parenting philosophy and does not address the question of Olivia's behavior towards her puppy.

Olivia Is Punished for Spilling Her Cereal