Peter,who is 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 that 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?

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Peter's aggressive reaction suggests that he may have a hostile attribution bias, assuming that the girls' comments were directed at him, which then led to his aggressive behavior. This interpretation is supported by Peter's reaction being triggered by the girls' conversation about "stupid kids in school," which could have been interpreted by Peter as referring to him. Option A, lack of self-control, could be a contributing factor, but it does not provide an explanation for why Peter felt so enraged by the girls' conversation. Option B, learning aggression at home, is not mentioned in the scenario and cannot be assumed. Option D, acting first and thinking later, may be a characteristic of impulsive behavior, but it does not specifically address the cause of Peter's aggression in this situation.

Peter,who Is an Aggressive 11-Year-Old,is Referred to the Counselor Because