Which one of the following statements most accurately describes aggression and violence in U.S.schools?
A)They have been on the increase over the past decade, especially in urban schools.
B)They have been on the increase over the past decade, especially in rural areas.
C)Mild forms of aggression are common at school; violent crime is rare and has declined in recent years.
D)On average, about 5% of high school students are victims of violent crimes at school each year; this figure has remained constant since 1980.

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While there may be isolated incidents of violence in schools, overall violent crime has declined in recent years. Mild forms of aggression, such as verbal aggression and bullying, are unfortunately common in schools. However, the prevalence of violent crime at school is relatively low, with only about 5% of high school students being victims each year, and this figure has remained constant since 1980.

Which One of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes Aggression