Paul's friend Peter bullied his classmates in elementary school. He started with name-calling, then moved to physical aggression including head-slapping, tripping, and shoving. His parents did not consider this as physical aggression, really. More like "boys will be boys." As he got older, Paul began to engage in physical altercations. The physical fighting grew more intense when Paul joined a gang. As a teenager, Paul was convicted in adult court of a strong-arm attack and rape. Which pathway aligns to Paul's behavior?
A)Covert pathway
B)Overt pathway
C)Authority conflict pathway
D)Trajectory pathway

Question

Paul's friend Peter bullied his classmates in elementary school.  He started with name-calling, then moved to physical aggression including head-slapping, tripping, and shoving.  His parents did not consider this as physical aggression, really.  More like "boys will be boys."  As he got older, Paul began to engage in physical altercations.  The physical fighting grew more intense when Paul joined a gang.  As a teenager, Paul was convicted in adult court of a strong-arm attack and rape.  Which pathway aligns to Paul's behavior? ​
A)Covert pathway
B)Overt pathway
C)Authority conflict pathway
D)Trajectory pathway

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Paul's behavior aligns with the overt pathway, which is characterized by minor aggression (such as bullying) that escalates to physical fighting and eventually to more serious forms of violence. This pathway is evident in Paul's progression from name-calling and physical aggression in elementary school to joining a gang and committing a strong-arm attack and rape as a teenager.

Paul's Friend Peter Bullied His Classmates in Elementary School