Erika is playing with a puzzle, and she is having difficulty figuring out where the last few pieces should go. She struggles more and more, and eventually starts to get very angry. When her sister Donna tries to help her, Erika asks her to stop helping. When Donna tries to help again, Erika pushes Donna hard and she falls to the ground, hurting her arm. Which type of aggression has Erika demonstrated?
A. Hostile aggression
B. Instrumental aggression
C. Social aggression
D. Passive aggression
Answer: A
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ovals and then draw lines connecting the various themes and concepts. Thus, for this short story, this teacher is encouraging her students to make a(n) a. ablation. b. behavioral contract. c. cognitive map. d. projective assessment.
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