When called on in class, Sam is more likely to stutter than to say the right answer clearly. For him, stuttering is __________, in terms of Dollard and Miller's theory.

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According to Dollard and Miller's theory, the most likely (dominate) response is the behavior that is most frequently and easily performed in a given situation. In this case, Sam's most likely response is stuttering rather than saying the right answer clearly.

When Called on in Class, Sam Is More Likely to Stutter