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)Kari throws her pencil at Jack because she thinks he is laughing at her but then is immediately sorry and tells him so.
C)Other children always give in to Bobby's demands because they are afraid he will push them down if they don't, but Bobby thinks the other students respect him for his actions.
D)Derek wants to join the soccer game currently in progress on the playground, so he runs into the middle of the field and trips Nathan so he can get the ball.

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While throwing a pencil is still an aggressive behavior, immediately feeling sorry and apologizing is not a typical behavior of a child predisposed to aggressive behavior. The other options all involve intentional aggression, either physical or emotional, and a belief that aggression will result in respect or compliance from others.

Three of the Following Statements Describe Typical Behaviors of Children