Peter,who Is an Aggressive 11-Year-Old,is Referred to the Counselor Because

question 23

Multiple Choice

Peter,who is an aggressive 11-year-old,is referred to the counselor because of a recent episode of fighting on the bus.When asked to explain what happened,Peter said that he had to sit next to a girl who was laughing with her friend across the aisle about the "stupid kids in school." Enraged by this,Peter pushed her head into the window.What is the most likely explanation for Peter's aggressive reaction?

• A)Peter was highly agitated by the girls' conversation and lacks self-control.
• B)Peter probably learned aggressive behavior at home.
• C)Peter has a hostile attribution bias and assumed the girls' mean comments were about him.
• D)Peter acts first and thinks later.

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Definitions:

Parenting Stress

The tension and anxiety that arises from the demands and responsibilities associated with raising children.

Developmental Outcome

Refers to the result or consequence of a sequence of development-related processes or interventions, impacting an individual's physical, cognitive, or emotional state.

Difficult Temperament

A behavioral profile characterized by high reactivity and low adaptability, often seen in children.

Coercive

Refers to the use of force or intimidation to obtain compliance or control over others.