Which of the Following Is an Example of Hostile Rather

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of hostile rather than of instrumental aggression?

• A)A farmer kills a pig for an Easter ham.
• B)A golfer breaks a club over his knee.
• C)A woman uses a fly swatter to kill a fly.
• D)A soldier kills an enemy at war.

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed, a crucial developmental milestone in infants.

Symbolic Thought

The ability to use symbols, language, or objects to represent something that is not physically present, a key aspect of human language and cognition.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be observed, a cognitive development milestone typically achieved in infancy.

Representational Ability

The cognitive skill to understand and manipulate symbols and abstract concepts, pivotal in language development and creative thinking.