What was the reaction of the children who observed the adult punch the inflated doll in Bandura's study?
A) They showed highly similar aggressive behaviors to the adults they observed.
B) They showed aggressive behaviors, but these aggressive behaviors were much different from those observed in the adults.
C) They showed less aggression than those children who did not observe the adults hitting the inflatable doll.
D) They were nice to the doll and tried to console it.

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The children who observed the adult punch the inflated doll in Bandura's study showed highly similar aggressive behaviors to the adults they observed. This is in line with Bandura's social learning theory, which posits that individuals learn through observation and imitation of others' behaviors.

What Was the Reaction of the Children Who Observed the Adult