Diana, Who Is 4 Years Old, Has Been Biting and Scratching

question 7

Multiple Choice

Diana, who is 4 years old, has been biting and scratching her playmates in preschool. What might you suspect as a possible cause of this behavior?

• A) Her parents may be experiencing a lot of conflict in their marital relationship.
• B) Her parents' relationship is probably not related to her behavior.
• C) Her parents probably also had such behavior problems when they were children.
• D) Diana's parents probably aren't getting enough sleep, and thus they are not giving her enough attention at home.

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