According to Dodge's information-processing theory of social problem solving, aggressive children's primary problem is that they
A) have a bias in their interpretations of others' behaviors.
B) expect aggressive behavior to be useful in getting along with others.
C) do not possess the ability to formulate socially acceptable goals.
D) have a poor capacity to generate strategies to achieve their goals.

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According to Dodge's information-processing theory, aggressive children have a bias in their interpretations of others' behaviors, perceiving them as intentionally hostile or threatening. This bias leads them to respond aggressively in social situations where others might not. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer.

According to Dodge's Information-Processing Theory of Social Problem Solving, Aggressive