Tony, a nine-year-old with a history of aggression problems, is playing in the park. Tommy comes over and says "Hi" to Tony. Then Tony responds with insults and jumps on Tommy and hits him repeatedly. This is an example of how aggressive children:
A. reconstruct their schemas
B. misinterpret nonharmful social cues
C. experience catharsis
D. cope with cognitive dissonance
Answer: B
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