When His Wife Tells Him That He Cannot Go Out

question 107

Multiple Choice

When his wife tells him that he cannot go out bowling with the guys, Homer gets mad and yells at his son, Bart. Homer's behavior is an example of

• A) instrumental aggression.
• B) catharsis.
• C) displacement.
• D) vicarious aggression.

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