The tendency to attribute negative intent to others,especially when the actual intentions of the other child are unclear,is referred to as:

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Hostile attribution bias refers to the tendency to interpret ambiguous or neutral social situations as being intentionally hostile or aggressive, even when there is no clear evidence for this interpretation. This bias can lead to increased aggression and conflict in social interactions, especially among children and adolescents.

The Tendency to Attribute Negative Intent to Others,especially When the Actual