Which Statement Is an Accurate Description of the Developmental Progression

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which statement is an accurate description of the developmental progression of physical and verbal aggression from 3 years of age through the elementary school years?

• A) Physical and verbal aggression both increase in frequency.
• B) Physical and verbal aggression both decrease in frequency.
• C) Physical aggression increases in frequency, whereas verbal aggression decreases in frequency.
• D) Physical aggression decreases in frequency, whereas verbal aggression increases in frequency.

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Definitions:

Single-Parent Homes

Homes where children live with one parent, due to divorce, death, or out-of-wedlock births, emphasizing the solo role in parenting duties.

Well-Adjusted

Being mentally and emotionally stable, able to cope effectively with the demands of daily life.

Live-In Boyfriend

A romantic partner who lives in the same residence as their significant other without being married.

Behavior Problems

Actions or conduct that are disruptive, harmful, or socially inappropriate, often exhibited by children, adolescents, or adults.