After a person sees violence condoned on television, similar tactics often appear in the viewer's actions. One of the mechanisms likely to be responsible for this effect is:

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Vicarious reinforcement is the process by which individuals may imitate behaviors they see being rewarded (or not punished) in others, such as on television. When viewers see characters receiving positive outcomes from violent actions, they may be more likely to replicate those actions, believing similar rewards will follow.

After a Person Sees Violence Condoned on Television, Similar Tactics