The correlational nature of the research on the influence of friendships on children's aggressive and disruptive behaviour makes it difficult to know whether results reflect
A)individual selection or socialization.
B)active participation or individual selection.
C)socialization or peer influence.
D)peer influence or self-management.

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Correlational research does not establish causation, making it challenging to determine if aggressive behavior is due to individual selection (children choosing friends with similar behaviors) or socialization (friends influencing each other's behaviors).

The Correlational Nature of the Research on the Influence of Friendships