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F. Definition of Terms
In order to avoid misunderstanding, there are some terms that might need to be defined. These terms are behavior, aggressive behavior, emotion, and a
child. The definitions are explained as follows:
1. Behavior
Behavior according to Kalish 53 is any observable action such as thinking, and expressing an attitude or a need. In this study, behavior refers to
Sheila’s actions such as her thoughts, expressions of her attitude and her needs which can be observed.
2. Aggressive Behavior
Aggressive behavior according to Bandura 2 is the behavior to dominate by hurting others or destroying objects. The purpose of this behavior is to obtain
valued resources, change rules to fit their own wishes, gain control over and extract subservience from others, eliminate condition that adversely affect their
well-being, and remove barriers that block or delay attainment of desired goals. In this study, aggressive behavior is the behavior of Sheila to dominate by
hurting others or destroying objects, to change the rules to fit her own wishes, to gain control over and to be subservient others, to eliminate the conditions that
adversely affect her, and to remove the barriers that block or delay the attainment of her desired goals.
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3. Emotion
Emotion according to Santrock 332 is Feeling that occurs when a person is in a state or interaction that is
important to him or her. Emotion is characterized by behavior that reflects the pleasantness or unpleasantness of the state he or she is in, or the
transaction he or she is experiencing.
In this study, emotion is Sheila’s behavior that reflects her feelings of unpleasantness to deal with what she is experiencing.
4. Child
According to Carmichael 3 child is “a growing organism who moves by infinitesimal changes from a single cell to a complex organization of structure and
function at an adult level.” Child is engaged in an ongoing process of development that is not reversible. Behavior of a child results from the child’s
history and the stimulation present. In this study, child refers to a six-year-old girl named Sheila. Sheila is a growing organism who changes at an adult level. Her
behavior results from her history.
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