Bandura's contention that virtually all highly aggressive children are aggressive because they value aggression as an effective instrumental strategy for attaining other objectives does not easily explain the behavior of

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Bandura's theory suggests that aggression is a learned behavior, primarily through observation and imitation of others, where individuals believe aggression is an effective means to an end. Reactive aggressors, unlike proactive aggressors or typical bullies, often display aggression in response to perceived threats or provocations, not necessarily because they value aggression as an instrumental strategy. Their behavior is more about an immediate emotional reaction rather than a calculated use of aggression to achieve a specific goal.

Bandura's Contention That Virtually All Highly Aggressive Children Are Aggressive