Tony,a nine-year-old with a history of aggression problems,is playing in the park.Tommy comes over and says "Hi" to Tony.Then Tony responds with insults and jumps on Tommy and hits him repeatedly.This is an example of how aggressive children:

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Aggressive children often misinterpret nonharmful social cues as aggressive or threatening, leading them to react with physical or verbal aggression. In this case, Tony's aggression towards Tommy was a result of misinterpreting his friendly greeting as a threat.

Tony,a Nine-Year-Old with a History of Aggression Problems,is Playing in the Park.Tommy