Dodge and Pettit Developed a Model of How Aggressive Children

question 29

Multiple Choice

Dodge and Pettit developed a model of how aggressive children process information differently from others.They argue that aggressive children are more likely to:

• A)expect others to be aggressive and attribute neutral behaviors to aggressive intent.
• B)consider a wide variety of possible reactions to others behaviors.
• C)generate numerous responses to problems.
• D)perceive external stimuli as safe and encouraging.

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