Operant Conditioning: This term refers to learning through consequences or rewards. For example, if someone is consistently rewarded for aggressive behavior, they may continue to display it.
Social Learning Theory: This theory suggests that individuals learn by observing others and imitating their behavior. If a person observes aggression being rewarded in their environment, they may be more likely to display it themselves.
Reinforcement: In psychology, reinforcement refers to any event or stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again in the future. Positive reinforcement involves adding something positive after a behavior (e.g., giving praise for aggression), while negative reinforcement involves removing something negative after a behavior (e.g., stopping criticism when someone displays aggression).