Studies of children's aggression during the preschool period reveal that _____ .

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Research shows that the incidence of forceful, oppositional, and aggressive behaviors peaks between ages 2 and 3 and gradually declines thereafter. Option A is incorrect because unfocused temper tantrums are most common from ages 1 to 3 and then decline. Option C is incorrect because children's tendencies to retaliate after provocations actually increases between ages 2 and 4 before gradually declining afterward. Option D is incorrect because there is a correct answer.

Studies of Children's Aggression During the Preschool Period Reveal That