John and Mary are the parents of a normally aggressive 2-year-old. What can John and Mary expect over the next 3 years regarding future levels of aggression in their child?
A. The level of aggression will decline rapidly at 3 years if the parents use corporal punishment.
B. The level of aggression will remain constant over the next 3 years and even throughout adulthood.
C. A steady increase in the level of aggression until about 5, then a rapid decline in aggression.
D. The level of aggression will gradually decline, especially with inductive parenting techniques.
Answer: D
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