Asked by Eliza Vardanyan on Jun 04, 2024
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Which of the following is an example of relational aggression?
A) Billy kicks Bobby in the shin because he is mad at him.
B) Sam yells at his dog for having chewed his favorite slippers.
C) Suzy and Sarah refuse to let shy Cindy join their secret club.
D) Fumbling for her keys,Joanne drops a heavy book on her friend's foot.
Relational Aggression
A type of aggression that involves harm to relationships or social status, often manifested through gossip, exclusion, or manipulation.
Secret Club
An exclusive group formed with specific membership rules, often kept confidential.
- Distinguish between different types of aggression and their gendered expressions.
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Shelly Currey
Jun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Relational aggression involves using social exclusion, gossip, and other forms of manipulation to harm others socially or emotionally. Refusing to let someone join a club is an example of this type of aggression. The other options involve physical aggression (A and D) or anger towards a non-human object (B).
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between different types of aggression and their gendered expressions.
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