Which of the following statements reflects a failure to consider bidirectional explanations for behaviour?
A)Children who witness violence in the home are more likely to become aggressive themselves.
B)Participation in gang behaviour is likely a combination of being around troublemakers and being drawn to other destructive individuals.
C)Children influence and are influenced by the behaviour of their parents,friends,siblings,and teachers.
D)A child who is diagnosed with a genetic disorder can utilize their environments to help with treatment or management of the disorder.

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This statement only considers the idea that witnessing violence leads to aggressive behavior, without acknowledging that aggressive behavior in the child could also contribute to the violence they experience at home. It only considers a unidirectional relationship, without acknowledging the bidirectional nature of behavior.

Which of the Following Statements Reflects a Failure to Consider