Of the Following Choices, the Best Definition of Aggression Is

question 158

Multiple Choice

Of the following choices, the best definition of aggression is

• A) "intentionally inflicting psychological harm on another."
• B) "unintentionally inflicting pain on another."
• C) "unconsciously inflicting physical pain on another."
• D) "intentionally inflicting physical or psychological harm on another."

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Definitions:

Cognitive Abilities

Mental capabilities such as learning, thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, remembering, and paying attention.

Conventional Level

A stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development where moral reasoning is based on adherence to social rules and norms.

Moral Development

The process by which individuals develop attitudes and behaviors towards others based on cultural norms, ethics, and laws.

Postconventional Level

A stage in Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development where individuals make moral decisions based on universal ethical principles, beyond societal norms or laws.