John and Mary are the parents of a normally aggressive 2-year-old.What can John and Mary expect over the next 3 years regarding future levels of aggression in their child?

A) A steady increase in the level of aggression until about 5, then a rapid decline in aggression.
B) The level of aggression will remain constant over the next 3 years and even throughout adulthood.
C) The level of aggression will gradually decline, especially with inductive parenting techniques.
D) The level of aggression will decline rapidly at 3 years if the parents use corporal punishment.

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Tanmay Ahluwalia · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Research suggests that levels of aggression in children tend to decline gradually and naturally over time, especially with the use of inductive parenting techniques. Therefore, John and Mary can expect their child's level of aggression to gradually decline over the next 3 years with appropriate parenting practices. Option A is not accurate as aggression does not necessarily increase until the age of 5. Option B is also not accurate as aggression can change depending on a variety of factors. Option D is not accurate as research shows that corporal punishment can actually increase aggression in children.

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