She is outgoing with other children and activities. However, she is having problems following directions. She gives up when something is too hard. She argues with her friends and acts out to get her favorite toy. Acting out to get her favorite toy is probably instrumental aggression, which is normal at this age. Usually, instrumental aggression shifts to hostile aggression during preschool. Arguing with her friends would be hostile aggression. The frustration-aggression hypothesis also applies here. Her aggression usually follows some sort of frustration over something difficult or not being able to portray her thoughts clearly. It will be important to not give in to her tantrums, because this will reinforce the act. Otherwise, her aggression should decrease. Wilhelmina still scored above average in language comprehension and production. She is now average in copying designs, puzzles, and building, but still below average on climbing, catching, and
She is outgoing with other children and activities. However, she is having problems following directions. She gives up when something is too hard. She argues with her friends and acts out to get her favorite toy. Acting out to get her favorite toy is probably instrumental aggression, which is normal at this age. Usually, instrumental aggression shifts to hostile aggression during preschool. Arguing with her friends would be hostile aggression. The frustration-aggression hypothesis also applies here. Her aggression usually follows some sort of frustration over something difficult or not being able to portray her thoughts clearly. It will be important to not give in to her tantrums, because this will reinforce the act. Otherwise, her aggression should decrease. Wilhelmina still scored above average in language comprehension and production. She is now average in copying designs, puzzles, and building, but still below average on climbing, catching, and