Describe, using examples, the difference between physical aggression and relational aggression. What is the gender difference associated with each type of aggression?

What will be an ideal response?


Physical aggression is exhibiting aggression physically (e.g., hitting or kicking). Relational aggression is exhibiting aggression by attempting to harm social relationships (e.g., gossiping, threats to withdraw friendship, spreading rumors). Boys tend to exhibit more physical aggression, and girls engage in more relational aggression.

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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