Which of the following best describes relational aggression?
A. using aggressive behaviors or words to get what is wanted
B. aggressive behaviors that are intended to inflict pain or harm on another
C. damaging another person's reputation among peers through social exclusion and malicious gossip
D. physically hitting, kicking, pushing, or striking another person
Answer: C
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a. behavioral c. cognitive b. psychodynamic d. biological
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A. primarily characterized by continuity. B. primarily characterized by discontinuity. C. both continuous and discontinuous. D. characterized neither by continuity nor discontinuity.
Tyrone makes it a point to check in with all the group members and make sure they know he appreciates them. He also carefully monitors interactions and helps smooth over disagreements. What best describes his leadership style?
A. task B. social C. transactional D. transformational
After using the same mathematical formula to solve the first nine problems of her homework assignment, a student automatically starts problem number ten using the same solution strategy. The student is demonstrating
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