Asked by Jamie Lopez on Jul 31, 2024

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Hostile acts that attempt to damage another person's close relationships or social standing are called

A) hostile aggression.
B) scapegoat aggression.
C) segregation aggression.
D) relational aggression.

Relational Aggression

A type of aggression that harms others through deliberate manipulation or damage to their relationships or social status.

Hostile Aggression

Aggressive behavior motivated by feelings of anger and aimed at inflicting pain or harm to others.

Scapegoat Aggression

A form of hostility where one individual or group is unfairly blamed for problems or negative outcomes.

  • Understand the various forms of aggression and how they relate to gender.
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Zybrea KnightAug 01, 2024
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D
Explanation :
Relational aggression is a type of aggression that seeks to damage another person's social relationships or reputation. It often involves indirect behaviors such as gossiping, spreading rumors, or exclusion from social groups. Options A, B, and C refer to other types of aggression that do not necessarily involve social or relational harm.