Shane Interprets Offhand Remarks in the MOST Negative Way Possible

question 29

Multiple Choice

Shane interprets offhand remarks in the MOST negative way possible. When a classmate asks him, "What grade did you get on the spelling test?" Shane's response is, "You want to know if I'm stupid!" Shane is showing:

• A) proactive aggression.
• B) relational aggression.
• C) a hostile attributional bias.
• D) frustration-aggression.

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