Three of the Following Statements Describe Typical Behaviors of Children

question 23

Multiple Choice

Three of the following statements describe typical behaviors of children who are predisposed to aggressive behavior. Which one is not a typical description?

• A) Jordan pushes Lisa because he is sure that Lisa bumped into him on purpose.
• B) Bobby bullies some of the smaller boys on the playground because he thinks that being a bully will make him more popular with the "cool" kids at school.
• C) Derek wants to join the soccer game in progress on the playground, so he runs into the middle of the field and trips Nathan so he can get the ball.
• D) Carrie throws her pencil at Jack because she thinks he is laughing at her but then immediately realizes her error and apologizes.

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