Fred is playing in the position of a defensive lineman in a football game. He smashes down a ball carrier to prevent the opponent from scoring. His idea was to prevent scoring by the other team, not to hurt the ball carrier. In this scenario, Fred's aggression is labeled
A. instrumental.
B. relational.
C. hostile.
D. negative.
Answer: A
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