Adults behaving aggressively

Definition

When adults engage in aggressive behavior, such as yelling or physical violence, it can have an impact on a child's behavior and how they learn to behave in similar situations.

Related terms

Observational learning: The process of acquiring new behaviors by watching and imitating others.

Modeling:

When someone serves as a role model by demonstrating certain behaviors for others to observe and imitate.

Vicarious reinforcement: Learning through observing the consequences (reinforcements or punishments) that other people experience for their actions.