Dodge and Pettit developed a model of how aggressive children process information differently from others.They argue that aggressive children are more likely to:
A)expect others to be aggressive and attribute neutral behaviors to aggressive intent.
B)consider a wide variety of possible reactions to others behaviors.
C)generate numerous responses to problems.
D)perceive external stimuli as safe and encouraging.

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Dodge and Pettit's model suggests that aggressive children have a hostile attribution bias, which means that they tend to expect others to be aggressive and attribute neutral behaviors to aggressive intent. This bias affects their processing of social information and can lead to aggressive behavior.

Dodge and Pettit Developed a Model of How Aggressive Children