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QUESTION 20 Johnny is 12 years old and has been aggressive toward his siblings a

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QUESTION 20 Johnny is 12 years old and has been aggressive toward his siblings and peers, hitting, kicking, and calling them names. Johnny's parents are worried about these new aggressive behaviors and consult with a psychologist, who suggests that this behavior could be the result of unconscious drives originating from conflicts during early development. The psychologist's explanation for the aggression is consistent with . 0 A, information-processing theory 0 B. cognitive theory ° C. psychoanalytic theory O D. behaviorism

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The psychologist’s explanation for aggression was based on the psychoanalytic theory originated by Sigmund Freud . According to this theory such behaviours occur due to some inner conflicts that had occurred in childhood .