According to Vaillancourt and Hymel (2006), which of the following is true of aggression in middle childhood?

A. Relationally aggressive children seek out children who are high in hostile aggression as friends.
B. Generally, those children who are high in physical aggression are well liked by peers.
C. Relational aggression has been associated with increased social influence and popularity.
D. School-age children are most likely to be instrumental aggressors.


Answer: C

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