Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Relation

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the relation between children's aggression and use of drugs, and having friends with these behaviors?

• A)The association is not causal.
• B)The association is causal; having friends who are aggressive and who abuse drugs causes children to do the same.
• C)The association is causal; being aggressive and using drugs causes children to choose friends who do the same.
• D)The association is bidirectional.
• E)The nature of the association is unclear.

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