Monica's son, Joseph, hit another child at his school. When Monica was summoned by the principal, her defence was that Joseph had merely engaged in some instrumental aggression, which is normal at this stage of childhood. Which of the following factors, if true, would strengthen her argument?
A. Joseph is 2-1/2 years old.
B. Joseph is in middle childhood.
C. Joseph did not hit the boy during social play.
D. Joseph hit the boy because the boy had teased him.
Answer: A
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