Hostile attributional bias

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Hostile attributional bias is the tendency for individuals to interpret ambiguous situations as intentionally harmful. This can lead to aggressive behavior, particularly in rejected adolescents who may already have feelings of social isolation and hostility. Studies have shown that hostile attributional bias plays a central role in the aggressive behavior of rejected adolescents. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the relationship between hostile attributional bias and aggressive behavior in rejected adolescents.

Hostile Attributional Bias