Which situation best illustrates instrumental aggression?
a. When Buster finds out that his favorite television show has been preempted by the presidential debates, hekicks Gob, who just happens to be standing nearby
b. After getting fired from his job at the nuclear power plant, Homer pulls out his semi-automatic machine gunand shoots at the squirrels in his backyard.
c. Karen pinches Grace until Grace finally moves out of the way so that Karen can get to the liquor cabinet.
d. Edith stabs her husband Archie with a fork when she finds out that he totally forgot her birthday.
Ans: c. Karen pinches Grace until Grace finally moves out of the way so that Karen can get to the liquor cabinet.
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