If Bandura's position is essentially correct, then aggressive and violent behavior can be substantially reduced by:
A) providing appropriate models.
B) physically punishing children for aggressive behavior.
C) allowing children to blow off steam in socially desirables ways.
D) controlling the sale of guns and weapons in our society.
E) reducing high school truancy.

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Bandura's social learning theory suggests that behavior is learned through observation and modeling. Therefore, providing appropriate models of nonviolent behavior can reduce the likelihood of aggressive and violent behavior. Punishing children for aggressive behavior may actually increase the behavior due to the negative reinforcement and modeling of aggression by the punisher. Allowing children to blow off steam in socially desirable ways may help with emotional regulation but does not necessarily address the underlying causes of aggressive behavior. Controlling the sale of guns and weapons may reduce violent behavior but does not address the root causes of aggression. High school truancy may be a risk factor for aggression but is not a direct solution to reducing it.

If Bandura's Position Is Essentially Correct, Then Aggressive and Violent