Jack is a five-year-old boy whose parents have inadvertently reinforced his frequent tantrums and aggressive behavior by giving in to his demands. According to the coercion developmental model, what will likely happen to Jack when he reaches kindergarten?

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According to the coercion developmental model, children who display frequent tantrums and aggressive behavior and are reinforced for these behaviors are more likely to experience rejection by their peers. This rejection can create a cascade effect that leads to further behavioral problems and difficulty forming positive peer relationships. Therefore, it is likely that Jack will be rejected by his peers when he reaches kindergarten due to his previous behavioral patterns.

Jack Is a Five-Year-Old Boy Whose Parents Have Inadvertently Reinforced