Which Scenario Illustrates Instrumental Aggression

question 124

Multiple Choice

Which scenario illustrates instrumental aggression?

• A)Rachel pushes Ted so that she can rush past him to catch a glass that is about to fall off the counter.
• B)Rachel fantasizes about punching Ted, who has been getting on her nerves lately.
• C)Rachel hits Ted, but only because Ted just hit her.
• D)Rachel is thinking about planting drugs in Ted's desk at work so that she can get Ted fired and take over his job.

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