Behavior that is meant to harm the social standing of another person through activities such as gossiping and spreading rumors is known as

A) relational aggression.
B) institutional aggression.
C) overt aggression.
D) physical aggression.

Relational Aggression

Behavior that is meant to harm the social standing of another person.

Institutional Aggression

Aggressive behavior that occurs within institutions (e.g., prisons, military) and is influenced by the social structure and culture of the organization.

Overt Aggression

Physical or verbal behavior that directly harms another person.