Why is early childhood a crucial time for addressing physical aggression? When aggression is still high at the end of early childhood, ____
a. it is associated with academic problems in elementary school
b. it is a time when the child gets large quickly and aggressive behavior can be difficult to control
c. it is a strong predictor of later aggression in adolescence and adulthood
d. these children are at risk for abusive behavior by others in their environment
Answer: C
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