Peter,an Aggressive 11-Year-Old,is Referred to the Counselor Because of a Recent

Peter,an aggressive 11-year-old,is referred to the counselor because of a recent episode of fighting on the bus.When asked to explain what happened,Peter said he had to sit next to a girl who was laughing with her friend across the aisle about the "stupid kids in school." Enraged by this,Peter pushed her head into the window.What is the most likely explanation for Peter's aggressive reaction?

A) Peter dislikes girls and was agitated by the girls' conversation.
B) Peter mimicked aggressive behavior he learned at home.
C) Peter attributed hostile intentions to the girls' comments.
D) Peter typically acts first and thinks later.