What Type of Aggression Is Involved When a Child Wants

question 78

Multiple Choice

What type of aggression is involved when a child wants something and uses aggressive behaviour or words to get it?

• A) Instrumental aggression
• B) Hostile aggression
• C) Physical aggression
• D) Verbal aggression

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Definitions:

Utilitarianism

An ethical theory that posits the best action is the one that maximizes utility, usually defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people.

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Ethics of Care

A philosophical perspective that emphasizes interpersonal relations and the importance of compassion, empathy, and emotional response in moral judgment.

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