Social Psychologists Define Aggression in a Very Specific Way

question 143

Multiple Choice

Social psychologists define aggression in a very specific way. According to that definition, which of the following is NOT an example of aggression?

• A)A mafia "hit man" who kills for paychecks
• B)A disgruntled employee who fantasizes about shouting at his boss
• C)A woman who tries to backstab an ex-lover by sending a package of incriminating photos to his new girlfriend, but mistakenly sends the package to the wrong address
• D)A boy who posts mean comments about a fellow classmate on Instagram

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Definitions:

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