Danny is a novice gang member. He sees the gang leader gain the respect and praise of his fellow gang members after senselessly murdering a rival gang member. Tony subsequently starts to engage in violent activities more often. Behavioral theorists are most likely to attribute the increase in Danny's violent behavior to the effects of

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Vicarious reinforcement occurs when an individual's behavior is shaped by observing the consequences of others' behaviors. In this case, Danny observed the gang leader receive respect and praise from other gang members for the senseless murder of a rival gang member, and therefore, he started to engage in violent activities more often. This is an example of vicarious reinforcement influencing Danny's behavior.

Danny Is a Novice Gang Member