Her teachers and peers consider Lily aggressive.While walking down the hall at school, she is accidentally bumped by another child.She assumes that the other girl bumped her on purpose and meant to provoke a fight.According to Dodge and Pettit, the primary issue is with Lily's:
A)response selection.
B)perception of provocation.
C)search for response options.
D)action.

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Lily's perception of provocation is the primary issue because she assumes the other girl bumped her on purpose and meant to provoke a fight, even though it could have been accidental. This interpretation of events may lead her to respond in an aggressive manner.

Her Teachers and Peers Consider Lily Aggressive