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According to the social-psychological definition of aggression, which of the behaviors below is the best example of aggression?
 
  a. Donald is not paying attention and runs over the neighbor's bicycle as he backs out of the driveway.
  b. Amanda asserts herself with her boss and makes a spirited argument for a raise.
  c. A child throws a temper tantrum and tries to hit his father.
  d. One basketball player fouls another when he is trying to shoot.

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________ aggression is an act in the service of a goal that does not involve the infliction of pain.
 
  a. Misplaced
  b. Hostile
  c. Instrumental
  d. Oblique


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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