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victimization

n. the act or process of singling someone out for cruel or unfair treatment, typically through physical or emotional abuse.

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November 24th 2024

modeling theory

modeling theory

the idea that changes in behavior, cognition, or emotional state result from observing someone else’s behavior or the consequences of that behavior. See observational learning; social learning theory.