Which of the following statements about aggression is true?

A) Girls display overall rates of aggression that are much higher than boys.
B) Highly aggressive children tend to be neglected by peers.
C) Children high in proactive aggression often see hostile intent where it does not exist.
D) Boys are more likely than girls to be targets of harsh, inconsistent discipline.


Answer: D

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