Define hostile attribution bias and discuss how it might explain chronic aggression in young children.

What will be an ideal response?


Hostile attribution bias is the tendency to perceive hostile intent in others even when there is none. Children with this bias may interpret a classmate’s benign behavior as an aggressive act and react aggressively.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Identify the various ways in which qualitative data can be collected. Describe some of the advantages of collecting data in these ways.

What will be an ideal response?

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a. heroin b. fentanyl c. acetaldehyde d. alcohol

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