Martin Is Rejected by His Peers and Is More Aggressive

question 55

Multiple Choice

Martin is rejected by his peers and is more aggressive than most other boys. He also behaves badly in his classroom. This pattern of behavior is most likely related to:

• A) low socioeconomic class membership.
• B) coercive family interaction patterns.
• C) a bad reputation.
• D) the malicious effects of gossip.

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Definitions:

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

A life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that severely damages the immune system.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

A virus that attacks the immune system, the body's natural defense against illness, and can lead to AIDS if not treated.

Immune System

The body's defense mechanism against infections and diseases, comprising organs, tissues, cells, and proteins that work together to protect the body.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

A virus that attacks the human immune system, depleting the body’s ability to fight infection; the infection that causes AIDS.