Nancy was jealous of her friend Kate, who had gotten some new clothes and received positive comments from their circle of friends. When Kate was out of earshot she spread an untrue rumor about Kate’s parents getting a divorce. Nancy’s action is called
a. direct aggression.
b. verbal aggression.
c. deviant behavior.
d. relational aggression.
Answer: d. relational aggression.
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