Marcus was a contestant on a high-stakes live culinary television show. During the final pressure test, a rival contestant accidentally knocked over Marcus's carefully prepared dessert. Marcus reacted with sudden fury, throwing a metal mixing bowl across the kitchen and screaming threats at the rival. In the hours following the broadcast, Marcus became a viral sensation on social media, with viewers praising his "raw passion" and sending him thousands of supportive messages and digital gifts. However, the show's network executives immediately disqualified Marcus from the competition, stripped him of his previous winnings, and banned him from appearing on any future broadcasts.
Evaluate how brain functioning and operant conditioning can be used to explain Marcus's aggressive behaviour. You must make reference to the context in your answer.
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