Concerning the differences in boys and girls regarding aggression, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Boys have more chances to observe adults and other children acting aggressively.
b. Girls are less likely than boys to imitate directly aggressive behaviors, such as shouting or hitting.
c. Girls are more likely to rely on indirectly aggressive behaviors, such as excluding others from friendship and spreading rumors.
d. Over the last few years, girls have become more willing to engage in direct aggression as popular culture presents more images of directly aggressive women.


A

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