Question

Aggressive behavior can be learned by observing media; the effect of watching violent media is aggressive stimulation not catharsis. Theory derived from the famous “BoBo Doll” studies. (True/False)

Answer 1

Answer:

True

Explanation:

The Bobo doll experiment concluded that children exposed to a violent model (watching violent media or observing violent behavior) are more likely to get involved in such types of behavior themselves. Moreover, the study found that children are more influenced by same sex models and that copied aggression is being expressed verbally as well, and not only physically.

The Bobo doll experiment was conducted by Alfred Bandura between 1961-63. He studied children's behavior after they watched violent acts performed on a doll-like toll. He wanted to prove the that people act mostly by observing, imitating and coping.