Hostile Aggression Differs from Instrumental Aggression in That Instrumental Aggression

question 19

Multiple Choice

Hostile aggression differs from instrumental aggression in that instrumental aggression

• A) often follows from anger or frustration.
• B) is more destructive than hostile aggression.
• C) is more likely to result in retaliation.
• D) involves inflicting pain as a means to an end.

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