According to behavioral reinforcement theory, a person may dislike someone based on the experience of an unrelated negative association in his or her presence.

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Behavioral reinforcement theory suggests that negative associations can influence how we view and react to people or situations, even if they are not directly related to the negative experience. This can result in a person disliking someone based on an unrelated negative association.

According to Behavioral Reinforcement Theory, a Person May Dislike Someone