Sally put her money in the soda machine but nothing came out.To her brother's surprise, she gave the machine a powerful kick.You realize she was demonstrating
A)an extinction burst.
B)frustrative aggression.
C)the partial reinforcement extinction effect.
D)differential reinforcement of a low rate.

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Sally's aggressive behavior towards the soda machine after it didn't dispense her drink is an example of frustrative aggression. She became frustrated because her expectation of receiving a soda was not met, and she vented her frustration through aggression towards the machine. The other options do not explain Sally's behavior as well as frustrative aggression.

Sally Put Her Money in the Soda Machine but Nothing