Which of the Following Persons Is Most Clearly Acting Aggressively

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following persons is most clearly acting aggressively?

• A) a noisy neighbor who often mows his lawn at 8 o'clock on Saturday mornings
• B) a child who tries to hit another child with a rock
• C) an assertive salesperson who interrupts your evening meal with a telephone sales pitch
• D) a careless motorist who accidentally smashes into the fender of a parked car

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