Several methods for reducing aggression were discussed in The Social Animal. ________ would seem to be the most effective.
A) Severe punishment or threats of severe punishment
B) Punishing aggressive models
C) Building empathy and rewarding alternative behavior patterns
D) Pure reason

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Building empathy and rewarding alternative behavior patterns has been shown to be the most effective way to reduce aggression. Punishment may temporarily stop aggressive behavior, but it does not address the underlying issues causing the aggression. Punishing aggressive models may also have limited effectiveness, as individuals may still choose to imitate these behaviors in certain contexts. Pure reason alone does not address the emotional and psychological factors driving aggression. Building empathy and rewarding alternative behavior patterns addresses the root causes of aggression and promotes long-term behavior change.

Several Methods for Reducing Aggression Were Discussed in the Social